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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-09-01
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| Series: | Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.sjtrem.com/content/17/1/45 |