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ROTEM in Trauma: Blood is thicker with Wine – Part 2

ROTEM in Trauma: Blood is thicker with Wine – Part 2

by Richard Hoang | Sep 24, 2020 | Featured

In Part 2 of ROTEM for Trauma: Blood is Thicker with Wine – we will review the approach to interpreting ROTEM and how it can guide massive transfusion in the injured and bleeding patient. We will also touch on the practical considerations for starting a ROTEM program...
ROTEM in Trauma: Blood is thicker with Wine – Part 1

ROTEM in Trauma: Blood is thicker with Wine – Part 1

by Richard Hoang | Sep 24, 2020 | Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Trauma

In this post, we’ll discuss viscoelastic hemostatic assays (VHAs), namely ROTEM (Rotational Thromboelastometry), and how we can use this tool to enhance the care of traumatically injured patients. This is the first in a two-part series. This part reviews the Evidence...
Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) – A Summary of the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline

Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) – A Summary of the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline

by Richard Hoang | Mar 7, 2019 | Critical Care, Featured, Pre-Hospital, Resuscitation, Trauma

Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) works synergistically with Damage Control Surgery (DCS) and prioritizes non-surgical interventions that reduce morbidity and mortality due to trauma and...
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