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Massive transfusion in trauma.

W J Robb1

  • 1Care Management Department, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA 18105, USA.

AACN Clinical Issues
|May 29, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Managing severe hemorrhagic shock in trauma patients requires rapid identification and massive transfusion protocols. These protocols guide component therapy, transfusion endpoints, and managing complications for exsanguinating patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Hemorrhagic shock management
  • Blood transfusion protocols

Background:

  • Critically injured trauma patients in severe hemorrhagic shock pose significant challenges.
  • Massive blood transfusions are often required, involving replacing entire blood volumes multiple times.
  • Effective management is crucial to improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current standard of care for trauma patients requiring massive transfusions.
  • To highlight the importance of prompt identification of patients at risk for hemorrhage.
  • To discuss the role of massive transfusion protocols in guiding patient management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices.
  • Analysis of established massive transfusion protocols.

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  • Discussion of component therapy, transfusion endpoints, and complication management.

    • Main Results:

    • Massive transfusion protocols provide essential guidance for managing exsanguinating trauma patients.
    • Protocols address critical aspects like component therapy and transfusion endpoints.
    • Understanding and implementing these protocols are key to optimizing care.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt identification and adherence to massive transfusion protocols are vital for trauma patients with severe hemorrhage.
    • Adjunctive therapies like autotransfusion and blood substitutes show future promise.
    • This review outlines the current standard of care for massive transfusion in trauma.