Massive transfusion in pediatric trauma: An ATOMAC perspective
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Abstract
Background/Purpose
Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) are considered valuable in pediatric trauma. Important questions regarding the survival benefit and optimal blood component ratio remain unknown.
Methods
The study time frame was January 2007 through December 2013 five Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers reviewed all trauma activations involving children ≤18 years of age. Included were patients who either had the institutional MTP or received >20 mL/kg or > 2 units packed red blood cells (PRBCs).
Results
110/202 qualified for inclusion. Median age was 5.9 years (3.0–11.4). 73% survived to discharge; median hospitalization was 10 (3.1–22.8) days. Survival did not vary by arrival hemoglobin (Hgb), gender or age. Partial prothrombin time (PTT), INR, GCS and injury severity score (ISS) significantly differed for nonsurvivors (all p
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