A 32-year-old man presents after a high-speed motor vehicle collision with hypotension and signs of major haemorrhage. Massive transfusion protocol is...

Question

A 32-year-old man presents after a high-speed motor vehicle collision with hypotension and signs of major haemorrhage. Massive transfusion protocol is activated. What is the recommended approach to blood product replacement?

Accepted Answer

Balanced ratio of red cells, plasma and platelets (approximately 1:1:1)

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Transfuse red cells only until haemoglobin normalises

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Give crystalloid fluids only and delay blood products

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Transfuse platelets only

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Wait for full coagulation profile before giving plasma

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Traumatic haemorrhagic shock massive transfusion

A 32-year-old man presents after a high-speed motor vehicle collision with hypotension and signs of major haemorrhage. Massive transfusion protocol is activated. What is the recommended approach to blood product replacement?