Traumatic Hemothorax Blood Contains Elevated Levels of Microparticles that are Prothrombotic but Inhibit Platelet Aggregation
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DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000000819
Abstract: Objectives: Autotransfusion of shed blood from traumatic hemothorax is an attractive option for resuscitation of trauma patients in austere environments. However, previous analyses revealed that shed hemothorax (HX) blood is defibrinated, thrombocytopenic, and contains elevated… read more here.
Keywords: traumatic hemothorax; plasma; blood; hfp ... See more keywords
Is observation for traumatic hemothorax safe?
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001793
Abstract: BACKGROUND Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma guidelines suggest tube thoracostomy (TT) be considered for all traumatic hemothoraces. However, previous research has suggested that some traumatic hemothoraces may be observed safely. We sought to… read more here.
Keywords: observation; traumatic hemothorax; predictors failed; failed observation ... See more keywords