Impact of Policy Change on US Army Combat Transfusion Practices

201065 citationsJournal Article

Authors

John W. Simmons · United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Christopher E. White · United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Brian J. Eastridge · United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

James E. Mace · United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Charles E. Wade · United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Lorne H. Blackbourne · United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Abstract

MT patients are now receiving a higher FFP:RBC ratio and less crystalloid after implementation of the CPG. Additionally, patients are now presenting normothermic and have higher hemoglobin levels. All of these changes are consistent with the principles of damage control resuscitation. Changes in practice were associated with implementation of the CPG, maturity of the battlefield, and increased availability of products.

Topics & Keywords

Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Blood transfusion and management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care

Volume 69, Issue 1, pp. S75-S80

DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3181e44952

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