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

RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

CRYSTALLOIDS Too much crystalloid resuscitation in traumatic hemorrhagic shock can increase dilutional coagulopathy, as well as increase morbidity and mortality Bickell WH et al. The Role of Whole Blood Transfusions in Civilian Trauma: A Review of Literature in Military and Civilian Trauma. NEJM 1994. [2] Cureus 2022.

Resuscitation 145

Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Shock 145

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

The primary outcome was 30-day mortality with secondary outcomes of 1-year functional neurological outcome based on GCS as well as hospital length of stay. Military application of tranexamic acid in trauma emergency resuscitation (MATTERs)study. J Thromb Haemost 2019;17:852-862.[ Pubmed ] Morrison JJ, Dubose JJ, Rasmussen TE et al.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52