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Retrospective comparison study of warfarinised trauma patients and an age-matched control group of nonwarfarinised patients

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: There are several studies stating the association of mortality between trauma and anticoagulation; however, it is difficult to ascertain a credible conclusion due to the small number of data and inconclusive results. Some studies have showed a significant increased risk of morbidity and mortality. We analysed retrospective data of 45,798 trauma patients, out of which 254 were on warfarin. The incidence of death continues to rise and there are no specific strategies to reduce haemodilution and coagulopathy which maybe the underlying cause of mortality.

Source: Critical Care

DOI: 10.1186/cc11041

Authors: M Omar, P Stevens, T Jenkins, K Morris, H Hussain, A Evans

Institution: Morriston Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,190