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Fig. 4.1 Dissect out left subclavian artery and control it with umbilical tape Fig. 4.2 Dissect and retract the left vagus nerve with a vessel loop while identifying and avoiding…

Fig. 2.1 Left anterolateral thoracotomy incision Fig. 2.2 Manual compression of the aorta Fig. 2.3 Clamping the aorta Fig. 2.4 Opening the pericardium Fig. 2.5 Cardiac massage—notice two hands Fig….

Fig. 12.1 Stryker Manometer for measuring compartment pressure Fig. 12.2 Using a Stryker Manometer to measure a compartment pressure. Air bubbles are evacuated from the saline-filled syringe. The apparatus is…

Fig. 1.1 Zones of the neck Fig. 1.2 Partial sternotomy for low tracheal injuries In the ED: Hemorrhage Control and Systematic Assessment Severe active hemorrhage from a neck wound might…

Fig. 13.1 There are several commercially available catheters for endovascular occlusion of the aorta. Pictured is the ER-REBOA catheter (Prytime Medical) with an arterial and balloon port, measurement markings, and…

Fig. 7.1 Liver anatomy Manual Compression and Hepatic Packing (Fig. 7.2) Upon initial entry into the abdominal cavity, control of hemorrhage can be temporarily achieved by manually compressing the injured…

Fig. 8.1 (a–c) Hematoma Fig. 8.2 (a–d) Kocher. (e) Low pressure in the cava vein allows bleeding control, which can be achieved by a gentle fingertip Fig. 8.3 (a) and…

Fig. 3.1 A finger placed against the vertebral bodies as temporary occlusion Fig. 3.2 The sac is captured with a Kelly forceps and the incision is made with a scissor,…