Local and systemic hemostatics as an adjunct to control bleeding in trauma

Although surgical and angiointervention techniques remain the cornerstone for the management of severe bleeding after trauma, adjunct therapeutic strategies such as local or systemic hemostatic agents can play an important role. This article reviews the role and efficacy of the available hemostatic...

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Published in:The American surgeon 2013-02, Vol.79 (2), p.180-187
Main Authors: Georgiou, Chrysanthos, Neofytou, Kyriakos, Demetriades, Demetrios
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Although surgical and angiointervention techniques remain the cornerstone for the management of severe bleeding after trauma, adjunct therapeutic strategies such as local or systemic hemostatic agents can play an important role. This article reviews the role and efficacy of the available hemostatic agents.
ISSN:0003-1348
1555-9823
DOI:10.1177/000313481307900229