In Vitro impairment of whole blood coagulation and platelet function by hypertonic saline hydroxyethyl starch
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypertonic saline hydroxyethyl starch (HH) has been recommended for first line treatment of hemorrhagic shock. Its effects on coagulation are unclear. We studied in vitro effects of HH dilution on whole blood coagulation and platelet...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-02-01
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| Series: | Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.sjtrem.com/content/19/1/12 |