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Published on: August 5, 2014
Declaring futility after traumatic injury and the burden of failure on the surgeon
Jan-Michael Van Gent1,2, Bryan A Cotton2
1Joint Trauma System, Defense Health Agency, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
Abstract:
In this edition of the THOR supplement in Transfusion, there are two articles that deal with resuscitation futility and transfusion. In one article, Yazer et al. delve into the details of the studies outlined in this editorial and summarize the literature on the topic of transfusion and futility. The second article by Dr. Jay Malone discusses the ethical issues surrounding massive transfusion and resuscitation. Taken together, these articles address the clinical and ethical issues surrounding this very emotive and difficult topic.
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