Fresh whole blood use by forward surgical teams in Afghanistan is associated with improved survival compared to component therapy without platelets.

C Nessen, Shawn; J Eastridge, Brian; Cronk, Daniel; M Craig, Robert; Berséus, Olle; Ellison, Richard; Remick, Kyle; Seery, Jason; Shah, Avani; C Spinella, Philip

doi:10.1111/trf.12044

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Fresh whole blood use by forward surgical teams in Afghanistan is associated with improved survival compared to component therapy without platelets.

Shared by NobleBlocks on Jan 1, 2013 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Shawn C Nessen

Brian J Eastridge

Daniel Cronk

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In Afghanistan, a substantial portion of resuscitative combat surgery is performed by US Army forward surgical teams (FSTs). Red blood cells (RBCs) and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) are available at these facilities, but platelets are not. FST personnel frequently encounter high-acuity patie...

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