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Tranexamic acid administration is associated with an increased risk of posttraumatic venous thromboembolism. Myers SP et Al. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 Jan;86(1):20-27.   BACKGROUND: Tranexamic acid (TXA) is used as a hemostatic adjunct for hemorrhage control in the injured patient and reduces early preventable death. However, the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been incompletely explored . Previous studies investigating the effect of TXA on VTE vary in their findings. We performed a propensity matched analysis to investigate the association...

Intravenous Hydroxocobalamin Versus Hextend Versus Control for Class III Hemorrhage Resuscitation in a Prehospital Swine Model Bebarta VS et Al. Mil Med. 2018 Nov 5;183(11-12):e721-e729.   Background: Hydroxyethyl starch (Hextend) has been used for hemorrhagic shock resuscitation, however, hydroxyethyl starch may be associated with adverse outcomes. Objective: To...

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Fatal Wounding Pattern and Causes of Potentially Preventable Death Following the Pulse Night Club Shooting Event. Smith ER et Al. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2018 Nov-Dec;22(6):662-668  ...

  An analysis of casualties presenting to military emergency departments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Schauer SG et Al. Am J Emerg Med. 2019, 37: 94-99   BACKGROUND: During...