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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

RebelEM

vs 3U) but no difference in mortality (Study not powered for this outcome) Clinical Take Home Point: The use of vasopressors is controversial and requires a nuanced approach SUMMARY OF MINIMIZING IATROGENIC INJURY RESTORE PERFUSION VOLUME REPLACEMENT Blood Products >>> Crystalloids Holcomb JB et al.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

Effects of tranexamic acid on death, disability, vascular occlusive events and other morbidities on patients with acute traumatic brain injury (CRASH-3): a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2019; Vol 394, Iss 10210, P 1713-1723[ Full Text ]. Bossers SM, Loer SA, Bloemers FW, et al.