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Published in: Critical Care 5/2005

01-10-2005 | Review

The epidemiology and modern management of traumatic hemorrhage: US and international perspectives

Authors: David S Kauvar, Charles E Wade

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 5/2005

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Abstract

Trauma is a worldwide problem, with severe and wide ranging consequences for individuals and society as a whole. Hemorrhage is a major contributor to the dilemma of traumatic injury and its care. In this article we describe the international epidemiology of traumatic injury, its causes and its consequences, and closely examine the role played by hemorrhage in producing traumatic morbidity and mortality. Emphasis is placed on defining situations in which traditional methods of hemorrhage control often fail. We then outline and discuss modern principles in the management of traumatic hemorrhage and explore developing changes in these areas. We conclude with a discussion of outcome measures for the injured patient within the context of the epidemiology of traumatic injury.
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Metadata
Title
The epidemiology and modern management of traumatic hemorrhage: US and international perspectives
Authors
David S Kauvar
Charles E Wade
Publication date
01-10-2005
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 5/2005
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc3779

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