Normal shear stress is essential for the normal structure and functions of the
microcirculation. Hemorrhagic shock leads to reduced shear stress due to reduced tissue …

Despite the importance of the hemostatic properties of reconstituted freeze-dried plasma
(FDP) for trauma resuscitation, few studies have been conducted to determine its post …

Background Thousands of units of whole blood (WB) and blood components are transfused
daily to treat trauma patients. Improved methods for blood storage are critical to support …

Objective Dimethylsulfoxide-cryopreserved platelets are being evaluated for treatment of
acute hemorrhage in patients with thrombocytopenia or platelet dysfunction when liquid …

Background An adequate blood supply is an important guarantee for saving lives and
protecting health. In order to manage the blood supply more effectively when the condition of …

The last two decades have seen increased efforts at early identification of those likely to
require life-saving interventions such as rapid response teams, massive transfusion delivery …

Platelets are subcellular anucleate components of blood primarily responsible for initiating
and maintaining hemostasis. After injury to a blood vessel, platelets can be activated via …

Background: Urban areas in the US are increasingly focused on mass casualty incident
(MCI) response. We simulated pre-hospital triage scenarios and hypothesized that using …

Over the past several years, blood centers, hospitals, and military services have been
subject to an unpredictable supply of platelets for transfusion. While the platelet supply has …

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to be considered as official or as reflecting the views of the French Military Medical Service …