This report introduces a standardized large animal model of non-compressible torso hemorrhage which permits assessment of different management strategies for this relatively common and extremely challenging combat injury pattern. Class IV hemorrhagic shock was induced in anesthetized adult swine through an iliac arterial injury and animals were randomized to different treatment groups. Following vascular control, the injury was shunted, and damage control resuscitation was performed. Serum markers, intravenous fluid volumes, ...
Blood vessel trauma leading to hemorrhage or ischemia represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality following injury. The objective of this study is to characterize the epidemiology of vascular injury in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and delineate anatomic patterns of injury, and the management categories of repair and ligation. Methods: The Joint Theater Trauma Registry was queried (2002-2009) for vascular injury in US troops and specific (Group ...
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