Rozhledy v chirurgii : měsíčník Československé chirurgické společnosti
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The history of blood administration in injured patients in the prehospital care started early after the discovery of blood groups in the first decade of the 20th century. The first practical experiences were gained by army during World War I. During the 20th century blood products were not admini-stered in the civilian prehospital care due to the risk of infectious disease transmission, transfusion reactions and donor deficiency. ⋯ Prehospital blood administration is feasible and safe. However, what is the most beneficial blood product for a patient with severe hemorrhagic-traumatic shock during the prehospital phase? This question is now explored in ongoing studies. This paper provides an overview of current policies for pre-hospital blood products administration.