The European Perspective on the Management of Acute Major Hemorrhage and Coagulopathy after Trauma: Summary of the 2019 Updated European Guideline.
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2021-01-19 · Guideline / consensus
Abstract
Non-controlled hemorrhage with accompanying trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) remains the most common cause of preventable death after multiple injury. Rapid identification followed by aggressive treatment is the key for improved outcomes. Treatment of trauma hemorrhage begins at the scene, with manual compression, the use of tourniquets and (non) commercial pelvic slings, and rapid transfer to an adequate trauma center. Upon hospital admission, coagulation monitoring and support are to be initiated immediately. Bleeding is controlled surgically following damage control principles. Modern coagulation management includes goal-oriented, individualized therapies, guided by point-of-care viscoelastic assays. Idarucizumab can be used as an antidote to the thrombin inhibitor dabigatran, andexanet alpha as an antidote to factor Xa inhibitors. This review summarizes the key recommendations of the 2019 updated European guideline on the management of major bleeding and coagulopathy following trauma. These evidence-based recommendations may form the backbone of algorithms adapted to local logistics and infrastructure.
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Antithrombotics & thrombolytics · Antidotes · Tourniquet · Oral anticoagulants
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