Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Oct 2015
Diversity in clinical management and protocols for the treatment of major bleeding trauma patients across European level I Trauma Centres.
Uncontrolled haemorrhage is still the leading cause of preventable death after trauma and the primary focus of any treatment strategy should be related to early detection and control of blood loss including haemostasis. ⋯ Diversity in the management of bleeding trauma patients such as pre-hospital blood administration and routinely performed viscoelastic tests exists even among level I trauma centres. The paucity of consensus among these centres highlights the need for further primary research followed by clinical trials to improve the evidence for sophisticated guidelines and strategies.