Implementation of a low-titer stored whole blood transfusion program for civilian trauma patients: Early experience and logistical challenges.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.01.043
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Cold-stored low titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) is increasingly utilized in the initial resuscitation of exsanguinating trauma patients. We report on our early experience with LTOWB, focusing on logistics, implementation challenges, and outcomes.… read more here.
Keywords: ltowb; early experience; trauma patients; transfusion ... See more keywords
Mixed feelings about mixed‐field agglutination: A pathway for managing females of childbearing potential of unknown RhD‐type who are transfused RhD‐positive and RhD‐negative red blood cells during emergency hemorrhage resuscitation
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.16459
Abstract: There is mounting evidence demonstrating that survival is improved when transfusions are provided early in the resuscitation of traumatically injured patients. In the military setting, a retrospective study of 502 combat casualties demonstrated that the… read more here.
Keywords: red blood; ltowb; rhd positive; resuscitation ... See more keywords