title: Scalp lacerations resulting in hemorrhagic shock: case reports and recommended management.
abstract: Scalp lacerations may bleed profusely when not adequately controlled. Three cases of isolated scalp lacerations that resulted in hemorrhagic shock are reported. A technique for achieving hemostasis using scalp clips is presented. Rapid assessment and early hemostasis of scalp lacerations are advocated, especially in the patient with multiple injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland 04102.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Lemos
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013525:Surgical Instruments