Elevating the standards of hypofibrinogenemia in trauma: Higher thresholds of admission fibrinogen predict mortality and organ dysfunction

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Authors: Justin E. Richards, Joseph A. Kufera, Mary E. Burgoyne, Deborah Michelle Stein, Rosemary Kozar
DOI: 10.1111/trf.70200
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The precise thresholds at which admission fibrinogen predicts mortality and organ dysfunction in trauma patients are unknown. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Retrospective study at a single trauma center. INCLUSION CRITERIA: 18-89 years, traumatic mechanism, transported from scene, and fibrinogen obtained within 30-min of arrival. Admission fibrinogen:

Fields of Study & Subjects

Trauma Hemostasis Coagulopathy Resuscitation Blood properties and coagulation Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Publication details

Journal / source
Transfusion
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
66
Issue
S1
Pages
S216–S223
Publication date
28 March 2026
Language
EN