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Management of hemorrhage from severe scalp lacerations with Raney clips
1Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore 21201.
Annals of Emergency Medicine
|September 1, 1989
Summary
Severe scalp lacerations from an assault led to dangerous bleeding and hypovolemic shock. Raney clips were used to control the hemorrhage, allowing for patient stabilization and definitive wound management.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgical Hemorrhage Control
Background:
- Blunt force trauma to the head can cause severe scalp lacerations.
- Massive scalp bleeding can rapidly lead to hypovolemic shock.
- Effective hemorrhage control is critical in managing traumatic injuries.