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Implementation of a Massive Transfusion Protocol: Evaluation of Its Use and Efficacy.
J Trauma Nurs
September 2018
College of Nursing, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia (Drs Broxton, Peterson, and Schumacher); and Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia (Drs Medeiros and Abuzeid).
Article Synopsis
- Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) provide a structured approach for quickly replacing blood products during severe bleeding episodes and need to be evaluated regularly for effectiveness.
- A study reviewed 101 medical records over a year, finding that out of 58 patients with massive bleeding, only 16 were treated under the MTP, and those managed by the MTP had better outcomes despite the non-MTP group receiving fewer blood products.
- Recommendations include creating clear criteria for activating the MTP based on specific indicators of massive bleeding and consistently reviewing the MTP’s efficacy for improved patient care.
Evaluation Tool for Assessing a Newly Implemented Massive Transfusion Protocol.
J Trauma Nurs
March 2018
College of Nursing, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia (Drs Broxton and Schumacher); and Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia (Dr Medeiros).
Exsanguination requires massive blood product replacement and termination of the bleeding source to prevent hemorrhagic shock and death. Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) are algorithms that allow the health care team to quickly stabilize the bleeding patient and guide blood product administration. However, no national MTP guidelines or a standardized evaluation tool exist for collecting and reporting MTP-related data.
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