A Guide to Disorders of Hemostasis

Abstract

The subject of hemostasis has repelled many clinicians largely because of its reputation for confusion and inconsistency. Recent advances in the scientific basis of hemostasis have ended much pointless controversy of the past and improved our ability to understand and solve practical problems. The purpose here is to outline a practical approach to clinical hemostasis based on present concepts of hemostatic mechanisms. No attempt is made to be exhaustively complete and sources for more detailed information are indicated. Selection of material is influenced by recent shifts in emphasis due to newer information and, above all, by what is most useful