Massive transfusion protocol

[Karim Brohi]

Chris

Even with the rich cousins, patients who receive 6 units of blood or more in
the first 24 hours have a 50% mortality..

Nice to see you on the list

Karim

On 23/07/07, Christos Giannou <x.giannou at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> In the ICRC we are the "poor cousins". No blood products, only whole
> blood,
> as fresh as possible. The community, family and friends are usually the
> donors. Clinical picture more than laboratory results determines need for
> blood transfusion. In most circumstances of Third World wars, at 6 units
> the
> patient is usually triaged Category IV (black), supportive treatment only
> and allowed to die with dignity.
>
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