Management of massive hemorrhage associated with abdominal trauma

Control of massive hemorrhage from intra-abdominal organs and major vascular structures may tax the ingenuity of the trauma surgeon. It is emphasized, however, that total blood loss and the amount of transfused blood are far less critical than the duration and severity of shock.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inThe Surgical clinics of North America Vol. 70; no. 3; p. 621
Main Authors Canizaro, P C, Pessa, M E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1990
Subjects
Abdominal Injuries - complications
Abdominal Injuries - surgery
Hemorrhage - etiology
Hemorrhage - surgery
Humans
Multiple Trauma - complications
Multiple Trauma - surgery
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:Control of massive hemorrhage from intra-abdominal organs and major vascular structures may tax the ingenuity of the trauma surgeon. It is emphasized, however, that total blood loss and the amount of transfused blood are far less critical than the duration and severity of shock.
ISSN:0039-6109
DOI:10.1016/S0039-6109(16)45133-9