Brit J Hosp Med
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Brit J Hosp Med
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Blood transfusion-related immunomodulation results in either immune activation, associated with a variety of transfusion reactions, or immunosuppression, associated with an increased predisposition to infections and post-surgical cancer recurrence. This article reviews the major complications associated with blood transfusion.
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Damage control resuscitation attempts early, aggressive correction of trauma-induced coagulopathy in conjunction with interventions designed to achieve early surgical haemostasis and control of contamination. This article reviews the basis of damage control resuscitation and looks at implications for optimizing prognosis after trauma.