International assessment of massive transfusion protocol contents and indications for activation.

Background: Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) provide blood products rapidly and in fixed amounts. MTPs are commonly used in trauma but may also be used in other clinical settings, although evidence to support fixed-ratio resuscitation in nontraumatic hemorrhage is lacking. The goals of this study were to describe the types and contents of available MTPs and the clinical indications for MTP activation.

Bacterial screening of apheresis platelets with a rapid test: a 113-month single center experience.

Background: The 2016 Food and Drug Administration draft guidance describes the use of a rapid test (RT) to enhance platelet transfusion safety and availability. This study reports a 113-month experience of screening of apheresis platelets (APs) by RT.

Study Design And Methods: From July 2008 to October 2015, all APs underwent an RT on Day 4.