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Landmark Trauma Research Consortium Redefines How We Prevent and Treat Blood Clots – Coalition for National Trauma Research

With its latest paper pending publication in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, the Consortium of Leaders in the Study of Traumatic Thromboembolism (CLOTT) Study Group marks more than 12 years of fruitful investigation. The CLOTT Study Group began as a group of trauma surgeons with an interest in VTE after injury. Founding […]

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Blood “hand-off” system improves care for rural trauma patients – Trauma System News

Providing timely care to injured patients in Montana is a tremendous challenge. As in many rural areas worldwide, distances are vast and resources are scattered. This creates significant problems for patients who need both rapid transport to a higher level of care and immediate access to blood products. Read about more innovative projects in the […]

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National Toolkit Released during Blood Clot Awareness Month – Coalition for National Trauma Research

To recognize Blood Clot Awareness Month in March, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) unveiled a comprehensive toolkit titled “Blood Clot Awareness, Action, and Advocacy: The Toolkit.” This document contains information on blood clots, Blunt Rochester’s bipartisan work in Congress to spread awareness of blood clots, and ways the public can advocate for themselves and others […]