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Articles and journal scans about Coagulation/fibrinolysis
Journal Scan
Journal Scan
December 2006
Reduced blood pH causes bleeding
Hemorrhage, due to a reduction in the coaguability of blood, is
a common cause of morbidity and mortality among trauma victims and
the critically ill in general. Reduced blood pH (acidosis) is also
common in these patient groups. Previous studies have shown that
acidosis is an independent risk factor for development...
Blood gases/acid-base
Coagulation/fibrinolysis
Journal Scan
October 2005
A new tool to combat severe hemorrhage
Massive hemorrhage is a major cause of morbidity and mortality
among critically ill patients. Conventional treatment is based on
surgical control of bleeding and transfusion of blood products
including red cells, platelets and fresh frozen plasma. Despite
optimal conventional care, bleeding sometimes proves impossible ...
Coagulation/fibrinolysis