title: Coagulation, inflammation, and responses to injury.
abstract: Several mechanisms contributing to the development of post-traumatic alterations in organ function are reviewed. The importance of interactions between clotting and inflammatory mediators is detailed. A discussion of management strategies emphasizes the role of early recognition and aggressive treatment of organ dysfunction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pottmeyer
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Vassar
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Holcroft
mesh_terms: D000210:Acute-Phase Reaction / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001095:Arachidonic Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D001777:Blood Coagulation; D003167:Complement Activation; D006728:Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000502:physiology; D014661:Vasoconstriction; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology*
chemical_list: D001095:Arachidonic Acids; D006728:Hormones