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Review
. 2024 Jul 22;13(14):4260.
doi: 10.3390/jcm13144260.

Control of Haemorrhage in Orthopaedic Trauma

Robert M Kenyon  1 , Jennifer L Leighton  2
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Review

Control of Haemorrhage in Orthopaedic Trauma

Robert M Kenyon et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

This paper aims to outline current practices and examine promising new advancements in the modern management of haemorrhage in orthopaedic trauma. Many prehospital and perioperative haemorrhage control strategies and techniques have been available to clinicians for multiple decades, yet our understanding and utilisation of these practices continues to be refined and optimised. There is a particular focus in this article on issues related to resuscitation and coagulation in trauma. We examine the complex mechanisms that lead to coagulopathy in trauma patients as well as the transformative effect tranexamic acid has had in limiting blood loss. We also explore some emerging technologies such as endovascular interventions and clot-stabilising dressings and devices that are likely to have a significant impact going forward.

Keywords: haemorrhage; orthopaedic; trauma.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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