[Platelet function disorder in trauma patients, an underestimated problem? Results of a single center study].

CONCLUSION: Approximately one quarter to one third of primarily admitted trauma patients without long-term anticoagulation medication showed a delayed platelet activation in the PFA-100 test. By considering all trauma patients an even higher rate can be expected. The Hb and fibrinogen levels at admission can be helpful to estimate platelet disorders. The development of platelet assays to guide the resuscitation of individual patients seems to be absolutely necessary. The contribution of platelet disorders to trauma-induced coagulopathy is not sufficiently understood. Regarding the importance assigned to platelet transfusion or administration of desmopressin, these aspects should be the subject of further research. PMID: 31098664 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Der Anaesthesist - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: research