How useful are hemoglobin concentration and its variations to predict significant hemorrhage in the early phase of trauma? A multicentric cohort study

Abstract Background The diagnostic value of hemoglobin (Hb) for detecting a significant hemorrhage (SH) in the early phase of trauma remains controversial. The present study aimed to assess the abilities of Hb measurements taken at different times throughout trauma management to identify patients wi...

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Main Authors: S. Figueiredo, C. Taconet, A. Harrois, S. Hamada, T. Gauss, M. Raux, J. Duranteau, the Traumabase Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-07-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13613-018-0420-8