Whole Blood in Trauma

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

Hemorrhage is a leading cause of death in trauma patients. Whole blood administration in trauma has gained a renewed interest in recent years, however the concept is not new at all, with its origins spanning over 100 years. Field experience in United States’ military conflicts has provided important data on the efficacy of whole blood in reducing mortality and amount of blood product administration. Civilian trials however have not necessarily shown similar results. The safety of whole blood however does not seem to be in question given the available data, and is an acceptable option for blood replacement in the hemorrhaging trauma patient.

DOI

10.56031/2576-215X.1050

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