Publications by authors named "Joshua Kuper"
US Central Command military blood utilization practices 2011 to 2020.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- The review examines blood product usage by US military forces in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2020, focusing on how clinical practices in resuscitation have evolved over time.
- Results indicate that while some blood products like packed red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma remained stable, the use of whole blood (especially stored whole blood) increased significantly.
- This study highlights a trend towards using whole blood in resuscitation, suggesting it may play a key role in future military medical operations due to supply efficiencies and longer storage capabilities.
On January 30, 2009, nursing staff at a military hospital in Texas reported that single-patient use insulin pens were used on multiple patients. An investigation was initiated to determine if patient-to-patient bloodbome transmission occurred from the practice. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing was offered to patients hospitalized from August 2007 to January 2009 and prescribed insulin pen injections.
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