Early and individualized goal-directed therapy for trauma-induced coagulopathy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Severe trauma-related bleeding is associated with high mortality. Standard coagulation tests provide limited information on the underlying coagulation disorder. Whole-blood viscoelastic tests such as rotational thromboelastometry or thrombelastography offer a mor...

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Main Authors: Schöchl Herbert, Maegele Marc, Solomon Cristina, Görlinger Klaus, Voelckel Wolfgang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
TEG
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/20/1/15