[en] We implemented in June 2013 a Massive Transfusion Protocol MTP in our institution (1). It can be activated in the presence of a hypovolemic shock associated with a proven or highly suspected hemorrhage with no response to intravenous crystalloid bolus. Massive Transfusion MT is traditionally defined as the transfusion of 10 or more units of Packed Red Blood Cells PRBC within 24 hours. After MTP activation, how much blood products did we actually transfused?
Disciplines :
Anesthesia & intensive care
Author, co-author :
TONGLET, Martin ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Service des urgences
Language :
English
Title :
Does a 'Massive transfusion protocol' activation necessarily mean massive transfusion ?
Publication date :
30 January 2016
Number of pages :
6
Event name :
Belgian Society of Emergency and Disaster Medicine (BESEDIM), annual Congress.
