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Massive Blood Transfusion Practises: A Survey Of Level 1 Trauma Centers, Rebecca C. Parker
Massive Blood Transfusion Practises: A Survey Of Level 1 Trauma Centers, Rebecca C. Parker
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Abstract
Background: Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for individuals under the age of 45 years old, regardless of race, origin, or sex (CDC, 2019). Among patients who sustain traumatic injury, hemorrhage remains the leading cause of death (American College of Surgeons [ACS], 2014). Hemodynamic stability may be achieved through administration of blood products such as packed red blood cells (PRBC), plasma, and platelets (PTL). Patients with severe exsanguination may require administration of blood products in large quantities, also known as a massive blood transfusion (MBT).
Local Problem: Nationally, traumatic injury accounts for over 150,000 deaths annually (American …