Effect of Antioxidant Vitamins on Coagulopathy and Nosocomial Pneumonia After Severe Trauma
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Pneumonia, Hematology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Hematology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 19 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | May 2013 |
| End Date: | February 2015 |
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of antioxidant vitamins (vitamins C and
E) on the development of coagulation derangements and nosocomial pneumonia after severe
trauma in patients.
E) on the development of coagulation derangements and nosocomial pneumonia after severe
trauma in patients.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult trauma patients admitted to the emergency department at the University of
Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Blunt or penetrating injury
- UAB highest trauma activation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age < 19 years of age
- Patients with known bleeding diathesis or who are concurrently taking anticoagulant
medication
- Patients with known liver disease
- Minor patients
- Pregnant patients (known or suspected pregnancy)
- Patients who are incarcerated
- Patients who lack a surrogate
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