• Transfus Med Rev · Jul 2003

    Review

    Treating coagulopathy in trauma patients.

    • Ray Armand and John R Hess.
    • Department of Pathology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
    • Transfus Med Rev. 2003 Jul 1;17(3):223-31.

    AbstractCoagulopathy in patients with severe trauma is related to platelet and coagulation factor loss, consumption, and dysfunction. It is exacerbated by dilution, acidosis, and hypothermia. Hemorrhage control, warming, and appropriate blood product support are lifesaving. Further improvements in hemorrhage control will save additional lives and resources.

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