[Desmopressin (Minirin) in multiple trauma--a case report]

Bleeding and clotting disturbances are not uncommon in trauma patients and require an early and consequent therapy. Under the prevalent pathophysiological circumstances of hypothermia, acidosis and clotting disturbances, desmopressin seems to be a possible option to control diffuse bleeding. We report about 2 trauma patients with diffuse bleeding and in whom desmopressin was used successfully to control bleeding from the point of view of the authors. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of desmopressin in the 2 patients.