Abstract

Trauma induced mortality can often be attributed to hemorrhage in the early phase of trauma. Up to one-half of trauma deaths are due to uncontrolled bleeding within the first few hours of injury. Patient survival following a traumatic injury is reliant upon the trauma team's ability to gain early control of bleeding. Ways in which the trauma team can gain control of bleeding include rapid identification of the source of hemorrhage, applying direct pressure to the source of hemorrhage, and aggressive resuscitation. Resuscitation efforts are focused on restoring normal physiology and oxygen delivery to tissues. Resuscitation involves the use of transfusion therapy.

Heidi M. Farnum

Author Details

Heidi M. Farnum, DNAP, CRNA

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Non-member

Type

Other Graduate Paper

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Literature Review

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

thromboelastography, Trauma, hemorrhage, hemostasis, Resuscitation, transfusion therapy, coagulation

Advisor

Pecka, Shannon

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Degree Year

2018

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Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

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