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- Matthew J Griffee, Thomas G Deloughery, and Per A Thorborg.
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, USA. griffeem@ohsu.edu
- Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2010 Apr 1;23(2):263-8.
Purpose Of ReviewTo update readers on recent literature regarding treatment of coagulopathy for patients with life-threatening bleeding, highlighting emerging therapeutic options, controversial topics, and ongoing clinical trials.Recent FindingsMassive transfusion protocols featuring immediate availability of blood products and multidisciplinary communication reduce mortality and conserve resources. There is a growing consensus that immediate administration of plasma and platelet units in a 1: 1: 1 ratio with red cell units reduces early mortality. Lyophilized and recombinant blood product components may have advantages over traditional blood products in certain clinical circumstances.SummaryMassive transfusion protocols standardize treatment of the coagulopathy of massive bleeding, leading to rapid restoration of hemostasis and decrease in early mortality.
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