The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Until the last few years, massive transfusion in trauma consisted of component therapy, an admixture of packed red cells, plasma, and platelets. Whole blood transfusion is making inroads again, but it is used in a minority of centers. They identified soldiers who received either room-temperature or cold-stored platelets.

Military 113

Military Blood Transfusions Administration Outcomes 113

EMDocs

JUNE 12, 2024

Two randomized controlled trials by Moore et al found that prehospital plasma administration in trauma patients is associated with hypoCa (53% vs 36%). Prehospital transfusion of pRBCs is also associated with lower ionized Ca levels, and the degree of hypoCa correlates with the number of blood products transfused.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Resuscitation Administration Blood Transfusions 105

RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

vs 3U) but no difference in mortality (Study not powered for this outcome) Clinical Take Home Point: The use of vasopressors is controversial and requires a nuanced approach SUMMARY OF MINIMIZING IATROGENIC INJURY RESTORE PERFUSION VOLUME REPLACEMENT Blood Products >>> Crystalloids Holcomb JB et al. Intensive Care Med 2020. [13]

Resuscitation 145

Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Shock 145

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

2][3] If earlier treatment with TXA is better, would there be benefit in its administration in the prehospital setting? Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. If so, could this be done safely? JAMA Neurol. 2021;78(3):338–345.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52