Uncontrolled haemorrhage is a major preventable cause of death in patients with traumatic injury. Trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) describes abnormal coagulation processes that …
J Leung, C Strong, KE Badior, M Robertson, X Wu… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
Platelet transfusions are essential for managing bleeding and hemostatic dysfunction and could be expanded as a cell therapy due to the multifunctional role of platelets in various …
BACKGROUND There is a resurgence in the use of low‐titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) for hemorrhagic shock. We hypothesized the use of LTOWB compared to component …
Recent combat experience reignited interest in transfusing whole blood (WB) for patients with life‐threatening bleeding. US Army data indicate that WB transfusion is associated with …
L Johnson, S Tan, B Wood, A Davis, DC Marks - Transfusion, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Alternatives to room temperature storage of platelets (PLTs) may be beneficial to extend the limited shelf life and support transfusion logistics in rural and military …
METHODS We analyzed the (2015–2016) Trauma Quality Improvement Program. We included adult (age,≥ 18 years) trauma patients presenting with hemorrhagic shock and …
Platelets are anucleate cell‐fragments derived predominantly from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow and released in the blood circulation, with a normal count of 150 000–40 000 …
BACKGROUND Platelet (PLT) storage has been limited to 5 days at room temperature due to metabolic decline and risk for bacterial contamination. Refrigeration preserves PLT …
Damage control resuscitation (DCR) is a strategy for resuscitating patients from hemorrhagic shock to rapidly restore homeostasis. Efforts are focused on blood product transfusion with …