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Goal-directed coagulation management of major trauma patients using thromboelastometry (ROTEM®)-guided administration of fibrinogen concentrate and prothrombin complex concentrate

Critical Care · 2010 · Vol. 14(2) · pp. R55–R55
Herbert SchöchlUlrike NienaberGeorg HoferWolfgang VoelckelCsilla JámborGisela ScharbertSibylle A. Kozek‐LangeneckerCristina Solomon

Abstract

ROTEM-guided haemostatic therapy, with fibrinogen concentrate as first-line haemostatic therapy and additional PCC, was goal-directed and fast. A favourable survival rate was observed. Prospective, randomized trials to investigate this therapeutic alternative further appear warranted.

Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, ResuscitationTrauma and Emergency Care StudiesHemostasis and retained surgical itemsThromboelastometryMedicineProthrombin complex concentrateFibrinogenCoagulopathyCoagulation testingAnesthesiaInjury Severity ScoreProthrombin timeFibrin

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AdultBlood Coagulation FactorsFemaleFibrinogenHemorrhageHemostatic TechniquesHumansMaleMiddle AgedProthrombinRetrospective StudiesThrombelastographyWounds and Injuries
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