Search Tag: trauma-induced coagulopathy

ICU Management

2022 02 Aug

Trauma-induced coagulopathy affects approximately 20 to 50% of patients with severe trauma. Its occurrence increases transfusion requirements, multi-visceral failure, and mortality. Blood transfusion is the primary therapy for trauma-induced coagulopathy. However, optimal modalities for plasma transfusion in a prehospital setting remain undefined....Read more

ICU Management

2018 01 Jun

Coagulation management remains a formidable challenge in severely bleeding trauma patients. A strong rationale suggests starting treatment of trauma-induced coagulopathy in the pre-hospital phase. The burden of trauma is increasing worldwide, particularly in less well-resourced nations. There are an estimated 5 million deaths per year, more...Read more

ICU Management

2017 15 Sep

RETIC study  Presents results of the RETIC study that compared treatment of trauma-induced coagulopathy using coagulation factor concentrates or fresh frozen plasma.   Background   Trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) represents a clinical picture resulting from severity of injury, hypoperfusion, blood loss, consumption, dilution and...Read more