AOBS Surgery Practice Questions - AOBS Surgery Certifying Examination (General Surgery) Exam

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A trauma patient is hypotensive after a stab wound to the left chest. FAST shows pericardial fluid. What is the most appropriate next step?

CT chest with contrast Pericardiocentesis Emergent median sternotomy or left anterolateral thoracotomy Echocardiogram in the operating room

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Emergent median sternotomy or left anterolateral thoracotomy

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