Coagulation Disorders in Combat Casulties

Coagulation disorders.

The risk of severe haemorrhage in pregnancy is well recognized, and uncontrolled bleeding remains a major cause of maternal death throughout the world, including the British Isles. The haemochorial system of human placentation carries with it an inherent risk of haemorrhage and this probably explains why the serious congenital disorders of haemostasis are predominantly found in the male. In pre...

Disseminated intravascular coagulation and coagulation disorders.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW An update on recent developments in diagnosis and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation. RECENT FINDINGS Disseminated intravascular coagulation is defined as a typical disease condition with laboratory findings indicating massive coagulation activation and reduction in procoagulant capacity. Clinical syndromes associated with the condition are consumption coagu...

Coagulation Disorders in Pancreatic Cancer

Coagulation disorders in the ICU.

Disorders of hemostasis and thrombosis are frequently encountered in the ICU setting. Understanding the relevance of laboratory findings is essential in providing appropriate therapy. Various blood products and hemostatic agents are available to assist in the control of bleeding, and several different classes of anticoagulants are now available for use. Appropriate use of these agents maximizes...

Disorders of coagulation in pregnancy.

The process of haemostasis is complex and is further complicated in the parturient because of the physiological changes of pregnancy. Understanding these changes and the impact that they have on the safety profile of the anaesthetic options for labour and delivery is crucial to any anaesthetist caring for the parturient. This article analyses current theories on coagulation and reviews the phys...