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Control of Severe, Life-Threatening External Bleeding in the Out-of-Hospital Setting: A Systematic Review

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Trauma, with resultant bleeding, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world; however, the best possible method of bleeding control by immediate responders is unknown. We performed a systematic review of the effectiveness of treatment modalities for severe, life-threatening external bleeding in the out-of-hospital first aid setting. Methods: We followed the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of …

Authors

Charlton NP; Swain JM; Brozek JL; Ludwikowska M; Singletary E; Zideman D; Epstein J; Darzi A; Bak A; Karam S

Journal

Prehospital Emergency Care, Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 235–267

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

March 4, 2021

DOI

10.1080/10903127.2020.1743801

ISSN

1090-3127