Evaluation of rotation thrombelastography for the diagnosis of hyperfibrinolysis in trauma patients

Blood loss and uncontrollable bleeding are major factors affecting survival in trauma patients. Because treatment with antifibrinolytic drugs may be effective, early detection of hyperfibrinolysis with rotation thrombelastography (ROTEM may be beneficial. Eighty-seven trauma patients were included i...

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Published in:	British journal of anaesthesia : BJA Vol. 100; no. 6; p. 792
Main Authors:	Levrat, A, Gros, A, Rugeri, L, Inaba, K, Floccard, B, Negrier, C, David, J-S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01.06.2008
Subjects:	Adult Blood Coagulation Disorders - diagnosis Blood Coagulation Disorders - etiology Blood Coagulation Factors - analysis Female Fibrinolysis Humans Injury Severity Score Male Middle Aged Prognosis Prospective Studies Sensitivity and Specificity Thrombelastography - methods Wounds and Injuries - complications
ISSN:	1471-6771, 1471-6771
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