Narrow pulse pressure is independently associated with massive transfusion and emergent surgery in hemodynamically stable trauma patients

Narrow pulse pressure (PP) is a sign of Class-II hemorrhage, but its clinical relevance is unknown. We hypothesized narrow PP is related to significant transfusion and need for emergent surgery.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - July 18, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: B. Bankhead-Kendall, Pgr Teixeira, S. Roward, S. Ali, A. Ryder, S. Sahi, T. Cardenas, J. Aydelotte, B. Coopwood, Cvr Brown Source Type: research