Reduction of acute haemorrhage with aprotinin.
We describe the use of aprotinin in two patients to control life threatening haemorrhage due to coagulopathy when other therapeutic measures had failed. We review the use of aprotinin and give a rationale for its use in acute coagulopathy.
Valentine
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Department of Anaesthesia, Southampton General Hospital.
Williamson
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Sutton
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D007611:Aprotinin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy
D007611:Aprotinin