THOR Network Foundation Information

THOR – The Hemostasis and Oxygenation Research Network The Traumatic Hemostasis and Oxygenation Research (THOR) Network is a international multidisciplinary group of investigators with a common interest in performing research that aims to improve outcomes and safety in patients with severe traumatic injury through improved monitoring and resuscitation techniques. The Network’s focus on the optimal methods to identify and treat traumatic shock and coagulopathy are evidenced by its current work on advancing the measurement of tissue oxygenation, cellular shock, clot strength, and fibrinolysis as well as determining the optimal fluid and blood products that are needed for these patients. The research the Network performs includes both pre-hospital and hospital phases of care with attention to both military and civilian applications. Vision: To improve outcomes from traumatic hemorrhagic shock by optimizing the acute phase of resuscitation. Mission: To develop and implement best practices for prehospital care through to the completion of the acute phase of hemorrhagic shock resuscitation. The THOR Network will execute this mission through a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to research, education, training, and advocacy. The THOR Network Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit based in the United States.