Background Definitions for massive transfusion (MT) vary widely between studies,
contributing to challenges in interpretation of research findings and practice evaluation. In …

BACKGROUND Balanced transfusion is lifesaving for hemorrhagic shock. The American
Red Cross critical blood shortage in 2022 threatened the immediate availability of blood. To …

The fifth edition of this practical textbook on transfusion medicine has been thoroughly
revised with the latest in scientific and technological developments and edited by a leading …

BACKGROUND: Cardiac surgery is the most common setting for massive transfusion in
medically advanced countries. Studies of massive transfusion after injury suggest that the …

BACKGROUND Despite the widespread institution of modern massive transfusion protocols
with balanced blood product ratios, survival for patients with traumatic hemorrhage receiving …

Importance Hemostatic resuscitation has been shown to be beneficial for patients with
trauma, but there is little evidence that it is equally beneficial for bleeding patients without …

Background Emergency patients with unknown blood type usually receive O Rhesus D
negative (RhD–) red blood cell concentrates until their blood group is determined to prevent …

BACKGROUND Following COVID and the subsequent blood shortage, several investigators
evaluated futility cut points in massive transfusion. We hypothesized that early aggressive …

Accurately predicting red blood cell (RBC) transfusion requirements in cardiothoracic (CT)
surgery could improve blood inventory management and be used as a surrogate marker for …

While massive transfusion (MT) recipients account for a small proportion of all transfused
patients, they account for approximately 10% of blood products issued. Furthermore, MT …