November 20th 06, 06:31 AM
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Drug puts U.S. troops at risk for blood clots
It's hard to fault the military here. If I'm bleeding to death, I want
them to stop it now and take some risks rather than NOT stop it.
Matt
redc1c4 wrote:
Paul wrote:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15790137/
as opposed to just bleeding out in the ER/OR.
this is one of those scenarios where if they do nothing the patient
is DRT. you give them the factor, and they might make it.
they might also go on ART status later, but at least they have a
chance.
maybe what they need to do is give the factor, stop the bleeding,
stabilize the patient & their blood circulation, then treat them
with a LMW heparin or some other anti-coagulant to counter the side
effects of the coagulant.
redc1c4,
(there's a reason it's called "practicing medicine".... %-)
--
"Enlisted men are stupid, but extremely cunning and sly, and bear
considerable watching."
Army Officer's Guide
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