RGUHS Karnataka PGET 2011 – MCQ 66

66. All the following are indications for thoracotomy in blunt chest injury EXCEPT
a) lnitial drainage of 350 ml of blood from the intercostal drain
b) Continuous bleeding of > 200 ml/hour for 3 hours from intercostals drain
c) Continuous brisk bleeding of >100ml/15 minutes from intercostals drain
d) Rupture of diaphragm

Correct answer : a) lnitial drainage of 350 ml of blood from the intercostal drain