Damage control resuscitation: addressing trauma-induced coagulopathy.
Damage control resuscitation attempts early, aggressive correction of trauma-induced coagulopathy in conjunction with interventions designed to achieve early surgical haemostasis and control of contamination. This article reviews the basis of damage control resuscitation and looks at implications for optimizing prognosis after trauma.
Duchesne
Juan C
JC
Tulane School of Medicine Health Science Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2699, USA.
Holcomb
John B
JB
D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000379:methods*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*; D014194:Traumatology