This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cardio thoracic surgery  , Subject name: Surgery
Decision regarding surgery in a case of hemothorax due to blunt trauma chest should be based on 
Select and explain. 
A. Chest symptoms, B. Hemodynamic status, C. Nature of chest tube output, D. X-ray finding
B: Hemodynamic status
Answer: B: Hemodynamic status 
Explanation: Decision regarding surgery for haemothorax due to blunt trauma chest is based on the hemodynamic status of the patient & whether features of shock present or not.Treatment usually consists of ICT placement in the mid -axillary line in the 6th intercoastal space.Thoracotomy is done when ICT shows persistent drainage /hourly collection of 200-300 ml or initial chest tube output of 1500 ml of blood .