Review of Low Titer Group O Whole Blood (LTOWB) Transfusion in Initial Resuscitation of Pediatric Trauma Patients: Assessing Potential Benefits

Abstract

Hemorrhagic shock secondary to trauma is a leading cause of pediatric mortality in the United States. Timely intervention is crucial to prevent many of these deaths. Children and adults exhibit distinct responses to trauma due to varying blood volume ratios and injury patterns. Pediatric patients with hypotension face a heightened risk of shock, demanding a more assertive resuscitation.

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