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Trauma-Induced Coagulopathy Explained by Carlos Otávio de Paula Pereira is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) is a severe clotting disorder affecting about 25% of patients with major trauma, leading to high mortality rates. It results from extensive tissue damage and hemorrhagic shock, causing platelet dysfunction and a complex inflammatory response that exacerbates bleeding and can shift to a hypercoagulable state post-injury. Effective management includes damage control strategies, early administration of tranexamic acid, and balanced blood transfusion to prevent progression and

Author

Carlos Otávio de Paula Pereira

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EN