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Walking donor transfusion in a far forward environment.

Robert Malsby1, James Frizzi, Peter Ray

  • 1528th Special Operations Support Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC 28310, USA. robert.malsby@us.army.mil

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Walking donor transfusion (WDT) offers a life-saving option for severe bleeding in remote settings. This technique is vital when blood banks are depleted, such as during disasters.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Transfusion Medicine

Background:

  • Exsanguinating hemorrhage presents a critical challenge in austere environments.
  • Limited access to conventional blood products necessitates alternative transfusion strategies.
  • Understanding historical and alternative transfusion methods is crucial for emergency preparedness.

Observation:

  • This case report details the application of walking donor transfusion (WDT) for managing exsanguinating hemorrhage.
  • The procedure was successfully performed in an austere environment, highlighting its feasibility.
  • WDT was considered alongside other transfusion techniques, including a review of its historical context.

Findings:

  • Walking donor transfusion is a viable option for patients experiencing life-threatening blood loss.
  • The technique is particularly relevant in mass casualty incidents or disaster scenarios where blood supply is compromised.
  • WDT provides a critical intervention when standard transfusion services are unavailable or overwhelmed.

Implications:

  • WDT has significant civilian applications, especially in disaster medicine and remote healthcare settings.
  • This transfusion method can bridge the gap until conventional blood supplies are restored or the patient is stabilized.
  • Implementing WDT protocols can enhance resilience in healthcare systems facing extreme demands.