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Area of Science:

  • Military Medicine
  • Trauma Resuscitation
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Prehospital care in combat settings is critical, with trauma resuscitation as a key element.
  • Early transfusion of blood products at the point of injury offers significant advantages.
  • Military medical guidelines now advocate for whole blood (WB) use in prehospital settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current evidence on the use of whole blood (WB) in prehospital combat casualty care.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of WB transfusions in this environment.
  • To highlight the transformation in managing hemorrhagic shock with WB.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed articles was conducted.
  • Databases searched included PubMed Central (MEDLINE) and the Cochrane Library.
  • The review focused on evidence supporting WB transfusion in prehospital combat settings.

Main Results:

  • Current evidence indicates that WB transfusions are safe and effective for trauma patients.
  • Soldier function is maintained after donating WB in the field.
  • Various protocol-driven techniques are used for WB collection and administration.

Conclusions:

  • Whole blood (WB) is the preferred transfusion product due to its convenience and comprehensive components.
  • Low-titer group O WB is ideal for universal resuscitation, especially when blood type is unknown.
  • The use of low-titer group O WB has revolutionized hemorrhagic shock management in prehospital combat care.