Citation

Phillips GR, Kauder DR, Schwab CW. Postgrad. Med. 1994; 95(4): 61-2, 67-72.

Affiliation

Division of Traumatology and Surgical Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia 19104.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Vendome Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8121860

Abstract

In acutely injured patients, recognition of profound shock may be difficult initially. Ensuring adequate oxygenation, restoring intravascular volume, and controlling ongoing blood loss are key principles of treatment in these patients. Additionally, an appreciation for and recognition of the possible adverse consequences of massive transfusion (ie, hypothermia, coagulopathy, hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, and hemolysis) enable physicians to prevent them or at least lessen their effects.

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