The appropriate use of intercostal drains and therapeutic thoracoscopy are important considerations in penetrating non-cardiac thoracic trauma. Rapid transportation, immediate triage, open-minded use of emergency room thoracotomy, and aggressive surgical management with liberal use of sub-xiphisternal pericardial windows are important factors in improving the survival of penetrating cardiac trauma.
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