Thrombelastography and tromboelastometry in assessing coagulopathy in trauma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Death due to trauma is the leading cause of lost life years worldwide, with haemorrhage being responsible for 30-40% of trauma mortality and accounting for almost 50% of the deaths the initial 24 h. On admission, 25-35% of trauma patients present with coagulopath...

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Main Authors: Bochsen Louise, Stissing Trine, Johansson Pär I, Ostrowski Sisse R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/17/1/45