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Haemorrhagic shock is one of the main causes of mortality in severe polytrauma patients. To increase the survival rates, a combined strategy of treatment known as Damage Control has been… Click to show full abstract
Haemorrhagic shock is one of the main causes of mortality in severe polytrauma patients. To increase the survival rates, a combined strategy of treatment known as Damage Control has been developed. The aims of this article are to analyse the actual concept of Damage Control Resuscitation and its three treatment levels, describe the best transfusion strategy, and approach the acute coagulopathy of the traumatic patient as an entity. The potential changes of this therapeutic strategy over the coming years are also described.
Keywords:
resuscitation polytrauma;
control resuscitation;
damage control;
damage
Journal Title: Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion
Year Published: 2019
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