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Is fibrinogen the answer to coagulopathy after massive transfusions?

Coagulopathy is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients who have suffered severe hemorrhage and received massive transfusions. Administration of a fibrinogen concentrate along with red blood cells can quickly restore hemostasis in a clinically relevant animal model.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Tisherman, Samuel A
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2911703/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20497599
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cc9000
Descripción
Sumario:Coagulopathy is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients who have suffered severe hemorrhage and received massive transfusions. Administration of a fibrinogen concentrate along with red blood cells can quickly restore hemostasis in a clinically relevant animal model.