Abstract
Packing the abdomen can be lifesaving when severe hepatic trauma is complicated by refractory hypothermia, coagulopathy, and continuing hemorrhage requiring large-volume transfusion. This report describes the successful use of abdominal packs and a modified silo in a child following blunt liver injury.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Traffic
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Bandages
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Blood Coagulation Disorders / blood
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Blood Coagulation Disorders / drug therapy
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Blood Coagulation Disorders / therapy*
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Hemorrhage / etiology
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Hemorrhage / surgery
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Hemorrhage / therapy*
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Hemostasis, Surgical / instrumentation
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Hemostasis, Surgical / methods*
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Humans
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Liver / injuries*
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Pressure
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Silver Sulfadiazine / therapeutic use
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / etiology