Hemostatic Strategies in Trauma

摘要

Bleeding is a leading cause of early death from trauma. Consequently, effective hemo-stasis can improve the odds of survival after severe traumatic injury. Understanding the pathophysiology of trauma-induced coagu-lopathy can provide insights into effective strategies to assess and halt hemorrhage. Both physical assessment and appropriate laboratory studies are important in the diagnosis and evaluation of coagulopathy to identify the most effective mechanical and pharmacological strategies to achieve hemo-stasis.This article uses a case study approach to explore evidence-based techniques to evaluate hemorrhage and strategies to promote hemostasis.