CATASTROPHIC HAEMORRHAGE CONTROL A BRIEF REPORT
No. 24 (2016), Continuous Education
No. 24 (2016)

CATASTROPHIC HAEMORRHAGE CONTROL A BRIEF REPORT

Continuous Education
Published 2021-04-11
Alan BATT
Clinical Services, National Ambulance LLC, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
M Nolan
Clinical Services, National Ambulance LLC, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
F Cummins
Clinical Services, National Ambulance LLC, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Keywords

bleeding
haemorrhage
morbidity
mortality
United Arab Emirates

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BATT, A., Nolan, M., & Cummins, F. (2021). CATASTROPHIC HAEMORRHAGE CONTROL A BRIEF REPORT. Mediterranean Journal of Emergency Medicine, (24), 17-21. Retrieved from https://mjemonline.com/index.php/mjem/article/view/55
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Abstract

In the civilian setting, haemorrhage contributes to death during the prehospital period in 33-56% of cases, and accounts for almost 50% of deaths in the first 24 hours of trauma care. Outlined in this brief report are key steps to reducing the burden of mortality due to haemorrhage in the United Arab Emirates. The authors will review the current practices in haemorrhage control, from basic first aid treatments through to advanced invasive procedures, as well as taking a look to future developments.

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