World war I and the origins of blood transfusion for the trauma patient/ 2Lt Joseph R. Danford
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Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | TRAUMA PATIENT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan |
The use of blood transfusion to treat hemorrhagic shock is a relatively new treatment with its origins in World War I. Due to the severity and nature of injuries seen. World War I provided the stimulus to propel medicine forward and accept whole blood transfusion for the trauma patient.
BLOOD TRANSFUSION, TREATMENT, TRAUMA PATIENT, NEWARTICLS
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