Damage control resuscitation: A case of thoraco-abdominal impalement.
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چکیده
Damage Control Resuscitation and Surgery is the concept of controlled hypotension, haemostatic resuscitation and abbreviated surgical procedures following severe trauma; the practice of which has resulted in improved mortality and morbidity. We describe a rare case of thoraco-abdominal impalement successfully managed based on the concept of Damage Control Resuscitation.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 71 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016