In extremis use of staples for cardiorrhaphy in penetrating cardiac trauma: case report
Shamoun, J.M.; Barraza, K.R.; Jurkovich, G.J.; Salley, R.K.
Journal of Trauma 29(11): 1589-1591
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282 PMID: 2585571 Document Number: 326765
Patients in extremis following penetrating cardiac injury must be rapidly and effectively resuscitated. Treatment priorities are relief of tamponade with control of hemorrhage. Rapid closure of cardiac wounds is necessary to achieve hemostasis and preservation of cardiac function. A simple and rapid technique of emergency cardiorrhaphy is described utilizing the skin stapling device.