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Published in: Critical Care 2/2012

Open Access 01-04-2012 | Meeting abstract

Hypothermia and coagulation

Author: Kees H Polderman

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 2/2012

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The effects of hypothermia on coagulation may represent a two-edged sword in patients with acute brain injury who are treated with therapeutic cooling. On the one hand inhibition of coagulation can have positive effects, such as improvements in the microcirculation and inhibition of the formation of harmful microthrombi in the brain [1]. On the other hand this could lead to increased bleeding risk and thereby cause harm to patients, especially if they have suffered traumatic injuries or are actively bleeding for other reasons. This manuscript will briefly discuss what is known about the effects of hypothermia on cooling. …
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Metadata
Title
Hypothermia and coagulation
Author
Kees H Polderman
Publication date
01-04-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 2/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc11278

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