Tranexamic Acid in Pediatric Combat Trauma Requiring Massive Transfusions and Mortality.
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002701
Abstract: BACKGROUND Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been demonstrated to decrease mortality in adult trauma, particularly in those with massive transfusions needs sustained in combat injury. Limited data is available for the efficacy of TXA in pediatric… read more here.
Keywords: massive transfusions; combat trauma; combat; mortality ... See more keywords
Massive transfusions for critical bleeding: is everything old new again?
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DOI: 10.1111/tme.12524
Abstract: Massive transfusion or major haemorrhage protocols have been widely adopted in the treatment of critically bleeding patients. Following evidence that higher ratios of transfused plasma and platelets to red blood cells may offer survival benefits… read more here.
Keywords: everything old; transfusion; massive transfusions; critical bleeding ... See more keywords
Massive transfusions and severe hypocalcemia: An opportunity for monitoring and supplementation guidelines
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.16496
Abstract: Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) are associated with severe hypocalcemia, contributing to coagulopathy and mortality in severely injured patients. Severity of hypocalcemia following massive transfusion activation and appropriate treatment strategies remain undefined. read more here.
Keywords: hypocalcemia; opportunity monitoring; hypocalcemia opportunity; massive transfusions ... See more keywords