Blood transfusions following trauma: finding an evidence-based vein.
editorial · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 24937474.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pmed.1001665 and PMC identifier 4060987.
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Abstract
Druin Burch reflects on new research by Pablo Perel and colleagues and notes that an important fraction of trauma-related deaths could be avoided by improving our knowledge of when to give blood to patients. <i>Please see later in the article for the Editors' Summary</i>
Medical subject headings
- Erythrocyte Transfusion
- Hemorrhage
- Wounds and Injuries