Journal article
Massive transfusion in paediatric and adolescent trauma patients: Incidence, patient profile, and outcomes prior to a massive transfusion protocol
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to quantify the incidence, patient profile, and outcomes associated with massive transfusion in paediatric trauma patients prior to establishing a massive transfusion protocol.
METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of paediatric trauma patients treated at London Heath Sciences Centre between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2011. Inclusion criteria were Injury Severity Score (ISS) greater than …
Authors
Livingston MH; Singh S; Merritt NH
Journal
Injury, Vol. 45, No. 9, pp. 1301–1306
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
9 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.injury.2014.05.033
ISSN
0020-1383
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentBlood Coagulation DisordersBlood Component TransfusionCanadaChildChild, PreschoolClinical ProtocolsFemaleHospital MortalityHumansHyperkalemiaHypocalcemiaIncidenceInfantInfant, NewbornInjury Severity ScoreLength of StayMaleMultiple TraumaPlasmaResuscitationRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTrauma CentersTreatment Outcome