Rotational Thromboelastometry-Guided Transfusion Protocol to Reduce Allogeneic Blood Transfusion in Proximal Aortic Surgery With Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest.

Objectives: To determine the impact of a rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM)-guided transfusion protocol on the use of blood products, patient outcomes, coagulation factor concentrates, and costs.

Design: A single-center retrospective cohort study.

Setting: A tertiary university hospital.

Characteristics, management and outcome of prehospital pediatric emergencies by a Dutch HEMS.

Background: In prehospital care, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) can be dispatched for critically injured or ill children. However, little detail is known about dispatches for children, in terms of the incidence of prehospital interventions and overall mortality. The primary objective of this study is to provide an overview of pediatric patient characteristics and incidence of interventions.