The next best step in management includes:
A. Placement of a large bore chest tube for hemothorax evacuation Correct Choice
B. Placement of an epidural for pain control and prevention of respiratory decompensation Wrong Choice!
C. Consult thoracic surgery for emergent VATS Wrong Choice!
D. Initation of broad spectrum antibiotics Wrong Choice!
Answer:A
The next best step in management includes:
A. Placement of a large bore chest tube for hemothorax evacuation Correct Choice B. Placement of an epidural for pain control and prevention of respiratory decompensation Wrong Choice! C. Consult thoracic surgery for emergent VATS Wrong Choice! D. Initation of broad spectrum antibiotics Wrong Choice!