​Surgery Definition – What are the indications and contraindications of emergency room thoracotomy? 

​Surgery Definition – What are the indications and contraindications of emergency room thoracotomy? 
The indications of emergency room thoracotomy are penetrating trauma directed to the chest or inter hilar hemorrhage. The contradiction of emergency room thoracotomy may include more than 10 minutes cardio pulmonary resuscitation, blunt trauma and the absence of any vital signs.