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Vuoncino LH, Robles AJ, Barnes AC, Ross JT, Graeff LW, Anway TL, Vincent NT, Tippireddy N, Tanaka KM, Mays RJ, Callcut RA. Using microfluidic shear to assess transfusion requirements in trauma patients. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2024; 9:e001403. [PMID: 38974221 PMCID: PMC11227844 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2024-001403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Background Viscoelastic assays have widely been used for evaluating coagulopathies but lack the addition of shear stress important to in vivo clot formation. Stasys technology subjects whole blood to shear forces over factor-coated surfaces. Microclot formation is analyzed to determine clot area (CA) and platelet contractile forces (PCFs). We hypothesize the CA and PCF from this novel assay will provide information that correlates with trauma-induced coagulopathy and transfusion requirements. Methods Blood samples were collected on adult trauma patients from a single-institution prospective cohort study of high-level activations. Patient and injury characteristics, transfusion data, and outcomes were collected. Thromboelastography, coagulation studies, and Stasys assays were run on paired samples collected at admission. Stasys CA and PCFs were quantified as area under the curve calculations and maximum values. Normal ranges for Stasys assays were determined using healthy donors. Data were compared using Kruskal-Wallis tests and simple linear regression. Results From March 2021 to January 2023, 108 samples were obtained. Median age was 37.5 (IQR 27.5-52) years; patients were 77% male. 71% suffered blunt trauma, 26% had an Injury Severity Score of ≥25. An elevated international normalized ratio significantly correlated with decreased cumulative PCF (p=0.05), maximum PCF (p=0.05) and CA (p=0.02). Lower cumulative PCF significantly correlated with transfusion of any products at 6 and 24 hours (p=0.04 and p=0.05) as well as packed red blood cells (pRBCs) at 6 and 24 hours (p=0.04 and p=0.03). A decreased maximum PCF showed significant correlation with receiving any transfusion at 6 (p=0.04) and 24 hours (p=0.02) as well as transfusion of pRBCs, fresh frozen plasma, and platelets in the first 6 hours (p=0.03, p=0.03, p=0.03, respectively). Conclusions Assessing coagulopathy in real time remains challenging in trauma patients. In this pilot study, we demonstrated that microfluidic approaches incorporating shear stress could predict transfusion requirements at time of admission as well as requirements in the first 24 hours. Level of evidence Level II.
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- Leslie H Vuoncino
- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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LaGrone LN, Stein D, Cribari C, Kaups K, Harris C, Miller AN, Smith B, Dutton R, Bulger E, Napolitano LM. American Association for the Surgery of Trauma/American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma: Clinical protocol for damage-control resuscitation for the adult trauma patient. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2024; 96:510-520. [PMID: 37697470 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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ABSTRACT Damage-control resuscitation in the care of critically injured trauma patients aims to limit blood loss and prevent and treat coagulopathy by combining early definitive hemorrhage control, hypotensive resuscitation, and early and balanced use of blood products (hemostatic resuscitation) and the use of other hemostatic agents. This clinical protocol has been developed to provide evidence-based recommendations for optimal damage-control resuscitation in the care of trauma patients with hemorrhage.
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- Lacey N LaGrone
- From the Department of Surgery (D.S.), University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Surgery (L.N.L., C.C.), UCHealth, Loveland, Colorado; Department of Surgery (K.K), University of California San Francisco Fresno, San Francisco, California; Department of Surgery (C.H.), Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana; Orthopedic Surgery (A.N.M.), Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri; Department of Surgery (B.S.), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; American Society of Anesthesiologists (R.D.), Anesthesia, Waco, Texas; Department of Surgery (E.B.), University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; and Department of Surgery (L.M.N.), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Gaski IA, Naess PA, Baksaas-Aasen K, Skaga NO, Gaarder C. Achieving balanced transfusion early in critically bleeding trauma patients: an observational study exploring the effect of attending trauma surgical presence during resuscitation. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2023; 8:e001160. [PMID: 38020849 PMCID: PMC10660666 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2023-001160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background After 15 years of damage control resuscitation (DCR), studies still report high mortality rates for critically bleeding trauma patients. Adherence to massive hemorrhage protocols (MHPs) based on a 1:1:1 ratio of plasma, platelets, and red blood cells (RBCs) as part of DCR has been shown to improve outcomes. We wanted to assess MHP use in the early (6 hours from admission), critical phase of DCR and its impact on mortality. We hypothesized that the presence of an attending trauma surgeon during all MHP activations from 2013 would contribute to improving institutional resuscitation strategies and patient outcomes. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of all trauma patients receiving ≥10 RBCs within 6 hours of admission and included in the institutional trauma registry between 2009 and 2019. The cohort was divided in period 1 (P1): January 2009-August 2013, and period 2 (P2): September 2013-December 2019 for comparison of outcomes. Results A total of 141 patients were included, 81 in P1 and 60 in P2. Baseline characteristics were similar between the groups for Injury Severity Score, lactate, Glasgow Coma Scale, and base deficit. Patients in P2 received more plasma (16 units vs. 12 units; p<0.01), resulting in a more balanced plasma:RBC ratio (1.00 vs. 0.74; p<0.01), and platelets:RBC ratio (1.11 vs. 0.92; p<0.01). All-cause mortality rates decreased from P1 to P2, at 6 hours (22% to 8%; p=0.03), at 24 hours (36% vs 13%; p<0.01), and at 30 days (48% vs 30%, p=0.03), respectively. A stepwise logistic regression model predicted an OR of 0.27 (95% CI 0.08 to 0.93) for dying when admitted in P2. Conclusions Achieving balanced transfusion rates at 6 hours, facilitated by the presence of an attending trauma surgeon at all MHP activations, coincided with a reduction in all-cause mortality and hemorrhage-related deaths in massively transfused trauma patients at 6 hours, 24 hours, and 30 days. Level of evidence IV.
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- Iver Anders Gaski
- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Jakob MO, Brüggemann A, Moser N, Candinas D, Beldi G, Haltmeier T. Predictors for surgical site infection in patients undergoing therapeutic or prophylactic intra-abdominal onlay mesh (IPOM) implantation in clean and contaminated surgical fields. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:6885-6894. [PMID: 37311892 PMCID: PMC10462502 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10144-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prophylactic intra-abdominal onlay mesh (IPOM) implantation has been shown to reduce the rate of fascial dehiscence and incisional hernia. However, surgical site infection (SSI) in presence of an IPOM remains a concern. The aim of this study was to assess predictors for SSI following IPOM placement in hernia and non-hernia abdominal surgery in clean and contaminated surgical fields. METHODS Observational study including patients undergoing IPOM placement at a Swiss tertiary care hospital 2007-2016. IPOM implantation was performed in hernia and non-hernia elective and emergency abdominal surgery, including contaminated and infected surgical fields. The incidence of SSI was prospectively assessed by Swissnoso according to CDC criteria. The effect of disease- and procedure-related factors on SSI was assessed in multivariable regression analysis, adjusting for patient-related factors. RESULTS A total of 1072 IPOM implantations were performed. Laparoscopy was performed in 415 patients (38.7%), laparotomy in 657 patients (61.3%). SSI occurred in 172 patients (16.0%). Superficial, deep, and organ space SSI were found in 77 (7.2%), 26 (2.4%), and 69 (6.4%) patients, respectively. Multivariable analysis revealed emergency hospitalization (OR 1.787, p = 0.006), previous laparotomy (1.745, p = 0.029), duration of operation (OR 1.193, p < 0.001), laparotomy (OR 6.167, p < 0.001), bariatric (OR 4.641, p < 0.001), colorectal (OR 1.941, p = 0.001), and emergency (OR 2.510, p < 0.001) surgery, wound class ≥ 3 (OR 3.878, p < 0.001), and non-polypropylene mesh (OR 1.818, p = 0.003) as independent predictors for SSI. Hernia surgery was independently associated with a lower risk for SSI (OR 0.165, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION This study revealed emergency hospitalization, previous laparotomy, duration of operation, laparotomy, as well as bariatric, colorectal, and emergency surgery, abdominal contamination or infection, and usage of non-polypropylene mesh as independent predictors for SSI. In contrast, hernia surgery was associated with a lower risk for SSI. The knowledge of these predictors will help to balance benefits of IPOM implantation against the risk for SSI.
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- Manuel O Jakob
- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Institute of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology (I-MIDI), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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Mains CW, Sercy E, Elder T, Salottolo K, DHuyvetter C, Bar-Or D. Predictors of Massive Transfusion Protocol Initiation Among Trauma Patients Transported From the Scene Via Flight Emergency Management Services. Air Med J 2023; 42:19-23. [PMID: 36710030 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2022.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Early identification of the subset of trauma patients with acute hemorrhage who require resuscitation via massive transfusion protocol (MTP) initiation is vital because such identification can ensure the availability of resuscitation products immediately upon hospital arrival and result in improved clinical outcomes, including reduced mortality. However, there are currently few studies on the predictors of MTP in the unique setting of flight transport. METHODS This was a retrospective study of adult trauma patients transported from the scene via flight to 6 trauma centers between March 1, 2019, and January 21, 2021. Patients were included if they had emergency medical service vitals documented. The variables collected included demographics, comorbidities, cause of injury, body regions injured, in-flight treatments, and transport vitals. The primary outcome was MTP initiated by the receiving hospital. RESULTS A total of 212 patients were included, of whom 16 (8%) had MTP initiated. During flight transport, 24 (11%) received whole blood, 9 (4%) received packed red blood cells, 11 (5%) had a tourniquet placed, and 5 (2%) received tranexamic acid. In adjusted analyses, receiving whole blood during transport (odds ratio [OR] = 8.52, P < .01), systolic blood pressure ≤ 90 mm Hg (OR = 8.07, P < .01), and a Glasgow Coma Scale score < 13 (OR = 8.38, P < .01) were independently associated with MTP. CONCLUSIONS This retrospective cohort study showed that 3 factors readily available in the flight setting-receipt of whole blood, systolic blood pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale score-are strong predictors of MTP at the receiving facility, particularly when considered in aggregate.
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Achieving optimal massive transfusion ratios: The trauma white board, whole blood, and liquid plasma. Real world low-tech solutions for a high stakes issue. Injury 2022; 53:2974-2978. [PMID: 35791968 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is well established that achieving optimal ratios of packed red blood cells (PRBC) to fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to platelet ratios during massive transfusion leads to improved outcomes but is difficult to accomplish. METHODS Between September 2018 and May 2019 our level 2 trauma center implemented 3 new processes to optimize transfusion ratios during massive transfusion protocol (MTP). Two units of low titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) were added as the first step to our MTP. Second, a dry erase board whiteboard was attached to each fluid warmer for real time recording of transfusions. Last, liquid plasma was incorporated into our MTP. We performed a retrospective review evaluating PRBC:FFP ratios for patients who had the massive transfusion protocol initiated and received 4 or more units of blood. RESULTS A total of 50 patients had the massive transfusion protocol initiated and received 4 or more units of PRBCs and/or LTOWB within 4 h of arrival. There were 21 patients evaluated prior to protocol changes and 29 patients after the changes. In the study group mean age, sex, pulse, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and injury severity scale (ISS) on admission were not different. In the pre-protocol (preP) group 90% of patients were blunt trauma and in the post-protocol group (postP) 72% were blunt trauma, p = 0. 22. For the preP group the mean units of PRBCs was 7.6 units and FFP 4.7 units. PostP the mean units of PRBCs was 11.4 units and FFP 10.0 units. PRBC/FFP ratios were 1.7 preP and 1.2 postP, p = 0.0072. CONCLUSION The institution of whole blood, use of the trauma white board, and the addition of liquid plasma to our transfusion services have allowed us to approach a 1:1 transfusion ratio during the course of our massive transfusions.
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Jávor P, Rárosi F, Horváth T, Török L, Varga E, Hartmann P. Detection of exhaled methane levels for monitoring trauma-related haemorrhage following blunt trauma: study protocol for a prospective observational study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e057872. [PMID: 35793921 PMCID: PMC9260765 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Early recognition and effective treatment of internal bleeding impose a cardinal challenge for trauma teams. The reduction of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) blood flow is among the first compensatory responses to blood loss, thus being a promising candidate as a diagnostic tool for occult haemorrhage. Unfortunately, methods for monitoring the SMA flow have not been elaborated to date. Nevertheless, animal experiments suggest that exhaled methane (CH4) levels correspond to the SMA perfusion. We hypothesise that real-time detection of CH4 concentrations in the exhaled air is an applicable technique for the early recognition of haemorrhage in severely injured patients. We also hypothesise that exhaled CH4 levels reflect the volume of blood loss more accurately than conventional markers of blood loss and shock such as shock index, haemoglobin, base deficit, lactate, end-tidal carbon dioxide and sublingual microcirculatory indices. METHODS AND ANALYSIS One hundred and eleven severely injured (Injury Severity Score ≥16), intubated, bleeding patients sustaining blunt trauma will be included in this prospective observational study. Blood loss will be detected with CT and estimated with CT-linked radiologic software. Exhaled CH4 concentrations will be monitored by attaching a near-infrared laser technique-based photoacoustic spectroscopy apparatus to the exhalation outlet of the ventilator on patient arrival. The primary outcome is the volume of blood loss. Need for massive transfusion and 24-hour mortality will constitute secondary outcomes. The relation of exhaled CH4 to study outcomes and its performance in predicting blood loss in comparison with conventional shock markers and microcirculatory indices will be tested. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Our protocol (ID: 5400/2021-SZTE) has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04987411) and complies with the Declaration of Helsinki and has been approved by the medical ethics committee at the University of Szeged (Ref.nr.:121/2021-SZTE RKEB). It is in data collection phase, theresults will be shared with the scientific community through publication in a peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04987411; ClinicalTrials.gov, registered on 27 July 2021.
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- Péter Jávor
- Department of Traumatology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Physics and Informatics, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Surgical Research, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Traumatology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
- Department of Sports Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Traumatology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Traumatology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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Tucker C, Winner A, Reeves R, Cooper ES, Hall K, Schildt J, Brown D, Guillaumin J. Resuscitation Patterns and Massive Transfusion for the Critical Bleeding Dog-A Multicentric Retrospective Study of 69 Cases (2007-2013). Front Vet Sci 2022; 8:788226. [PMID: 35071385 PMCID: PMC8766795 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.788226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: To describe resuscitation patterns of critically bleeding dogs, including those receiving massive transfusion (MT). Design: Retrospective study from three universities (2007-2013). Animals: Critically bleeding dogs, defined as dogs who received ≥ 25 ml/kg of blood products for treatment of hemorrhagic shock caused by blood loss. Measurements and Main Results: Sixty-nine dogs were included. Sources of critical bleeding were trauma (26.1%), intra/perioperative surgical period (26.1%), miscellaneous (24.6%), and spontaneous hemoabdomen (23.1%). Median (range) age was 7 years (0.5-18). Median body weight was 20 kg (2.6-57). Median pre-transfusion hematocrit, total protein, systolic blood pressure, and lactate were 25% (10-63), 4.1 g/dl (2-7.1), 80 mm Hg (20-181), and 6.4 mmol/L (1.1-18.2), respectively. Median blood product volume administered was 44 ml/kg (25-137.4). Median plasma to red blood cell ratio was 0.8 (0-4), and median non-blood product resuscitation fluid to blood product ratio was 0.5 (0-3.6). MT was given to 47.8% of dogs. Survival rate was 40.6%. The estimated odds of survival were higher by a factor of 1.8 (95% CI: 1.174, 3.094) for a dog with 1 g/dl higher total protein above reference interval and were lower by a factor of 0.6 (95% CI: 0.340, 0.915) per 100% prolongation of partial thromboplastin time above the reference interval. No predictors of MT were identified. Conclusions: Critical bleeding in dogs was associated with a wide range of resuscitation patterns and carries a guarded to poor prognosis.
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- Claire Tucker
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States.,TetraMed, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States.,TetraMed, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, United States
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- Department of Statistics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States.,TetraMed, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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David JS, Lambert A, Taverna XJ, Incagnoli P, Geay-Baillat MO, Vassal O, Friggeri A, Inaba K. Which injured patients with moderate fibrinogen deficit need fibrinogen supplementation? Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2021; 29:174. [PMID: 34952618 PMCID: PMC8709958 DOI: 10.1186/s13049-021-00988-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background In severely injured patients, fibrinogen supplementation is recommended when fibrinogenemia is < 1.5 g L−1, but some teams have suggested to use higher thresholds (fibrinogenemia < 2.0 g L−1 or FIBTEM clot amplitude at 5 min (A5) values < 11 mm). The goal of this study was to specify in patients with a moderate fibrinogen deficit (MFD) whether some admission characteristics would be associated with fibrinogen administration at 24 h. Methods Prospective analysis of retrospectively collected data from a trauma registry (01/2011–12/2019). MFD-C was defined by a fibrinogenemia 1.51–1.99 g L−1 or the corresponding FIBTEM-A5 values (MFD-A5) that were determined from linear regression and ROC curve analysis. Administration of fibrinogen were described according to the following admission parameters: shock index (SI) > 1, hemoglobin level < 110 g L−1 (HemoCue®), and base deficit > 5 mEq L−1. Data are expressed as count (%), median [IQR]. Results 1076 patients were included in the study and 266 (27%) had MFD-C, among them, 122/266 (46%) received fibrinogen. Patients with MFD-C who received fibrinogen were more severely injured (ISS: 27 [19–36] vs. 24 [17–29]) and had more impaired vital signs (base deficit: 5.4 [3.6–7.8] vs. 3.8 [2.0–6.0]). Linear regression analysis found a positive correlation between fibrinogen level and FIBTEM-A5 (r: 0.805). For a fibrinogen level < 1.5 g L−1 and < 2.0 g L−1, FIBTEM-A5 thresholds were 6 mm (sensitivity 85%, specificity 83%, AUC: 0.934) and 9 mm (sensitivity 84%, specificity 69%, AUC: 0.874), respectively. MFD-A5 values (185 (27%) patients) were defined as a FIBTEM-A5 between 7 and 9 mm. More than 50% of MFD-C patients presenting a SI > 1, a hemoglobin level < 110 g L−1, or a base deficit > 5.0 mEq L−1 received fibrinogen. The relative risk [95% CI] for fibrinogen administration (SI > 1) were 1.39 [1.06–1.82] for MFD-C, and 2.17 [1.48–3.19] for MFD-A5. Results were not modified after adjustment on the ISS. Conclusions We have shown in this study an association between shock parameters and fibrinogen administration. Further studies are needed to determine how these parameters may be used to guide fibrinogen administration in trauma patients with MFD.
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- Jean-Stephane David
- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495, Pierre Benite, France. .,Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France. .,Research on Healthcare Performance (RESHAPE), INSERM U1290, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France. .,Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, 69495, Pierre Bénite cedex, France.
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495, Pierre Benite, France.,Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69008, Lyon, France
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- Service des Urgences - SAMU, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon, Dijon, France
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- Laboratoire d'Hémostase, Hôpital Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495, Pierre Benite, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495, Pierre Benite, France.,Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495, Pierre Benite, France.,Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Division of Trauma and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, LAC + USC Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Weichselbaum N, Oberladstätter D, Schlimp CJ, Zipperle J, Voelckel W, Grottke O, Zimmermann G, Osuchowski M, Schöchl H. High Interleukin-6 Plasma Concentration upon Admission Is Predictive of Massive Transfusion in Severely Injured Patients. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112268. [PMID: 34073768 PMCID: PMC8197216 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Severe bleeding remains a prominent cause of early in-hospital mortality in major trauma patients. Thus, prompt prediction of patients at risk of massive transfusion (MT) is crucial. We investigated the ability of the inflammatory marker interleukin (IL)-6 to forecast MT in severely injured trauma patients. IL-6 plasma levels were measured upon admission. Receiver operating characteristic curves (ROCs) were calculated, and sensitivity and specificity were determined. In this retrospective study, a total of 468 predominantly male (77.8%) patients, with a median injury severity score (ISS) of 25 (17–34), were included. The Youden index for the prediction of MT within 6 and 24 h was 351 pg/mL. Patients were dichotomized into two groups: (i) low-IL-6 < 350 pg/mL and (ii) high-IL-6 ≥ 350 pg/mL. IL-6 ≥ 350 pg/mL was associated with a lower prothrombin time index, a higher activated partial thromboplastin time, and a lower fibrinogen concentration compared with IL-6 < 350 pg/mL (p <0.0001 for all). Thromboelastometric parameters were significantly different between groups (p <0.03 in all). More patients in the high-IL-6 group received MT (p <0.0001). The ROCs revealed an area under the curve of 0.76 vs. 0.82 for the high-IL-6 group for receiving MT in the first 6 and 24 h. IL-6 ≥ 350 pg/mL predicted MT within 6 and 24 h with a sensitivity of 45% and 58%, respectively, and a specificity of 89%. IL-6 ≥ 350 pg/mL appears to be a reasonable early predictor for coagulopathy and MT within the first 6 and 24 h intervals. Large-scale prospective studies are warranted to confirm these findings.
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- Nadja Weichselbaum
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, AUVA Trauma Centre Salzburg, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.W.); (D.O.); (W.V.)
- Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, AUVA Trauma Centre Salzburg, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.W.); (D.O.); (W.V.)
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Trauma Research Centre, 1020 Vienna, Austria; (C.J.S.); (J.Z.); (M.O.)
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Trauma Research Centre, 1020 Vienna, Austria; (C.J.S.); (J.Z.); (M.O.)
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, AUVA Trauma Centre Linz, 4010 Linz, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Trauma Research Centre, 1020 Vienna, Austria; (C.J.S.); (J.Z.); (M.O.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, AUVA Trauma Centre Salzburg, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.W.); (D.O.); (W.V.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
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- Team Biostatistics and Big Medical Data, IDA Lab Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
- Department of Research and Innovation, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Trauma Research Centre, 1020 Vienna, Austria; (C.J.S.); (J.Z.); (M.O.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, AUVA Trauma Centre Salzburg, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.W.); (D.O.); (W.V.)
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Trauma Research Centre, 1020 Vienna, Austria; (C.J.S.); (J.Z.); (M.O.)
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Major Prehospital Trauma and In-Hospital Emergencies: Massive Transfusion Triggers. Dimens Crit Care Nurs 2021; 40:192-201. [PMID: 33792279 DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Massive transfusion (MT) in trauma is initiated on the basis of factors of different natures and depending on protocols and scales used both in prehospital and in-hospital care areas. OBJECTIVE The main goal was to analyze and relate factors and predictive variables for MT requirements considering both health care areas. METHOD This was a retrospective cohort study that included patients who were treated either at the emergency department of a large hospital or through prehospital care before arrival at the hospital. The patients included were adults who received MT, defined as a blood bank request of 10 or more units of red cells in the first 24 hours or 5 or more within 4 hours of trauma, from January 1, 2009, to January 1, 2017. The variables included were individual characteristics and those associated with the trauma, clinical-analytical assessment, resuscitation, timing, and survival. RESULTS A total of 52 patients who received MT were included. The average age of the patients was 41.23 ± 16.06 years, a mean of 19.56 ± 12.77 units was administered, and the mortality rate was 21.2%. DISCUSSION Injury mechanism, clinical-analytical variables, and resuscitation strategies have a significant influence on the need for MT; therefore, early identification is fundamental for performing quality management and addressing avoidable factors during MT processes.
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El-Menyar A, Abdelrahman H, Al-Thani H, Mekkodathil A, Singh R, Rizoli S. The FASILA Score: A Novel Bio-Clinical Score to Predict Massive Blood Transfusion in Patients with Abdominal Trauma. World J Surg 2020; 44:1126-1136. [PMID: 31748887 PMCID: PMC7223809 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05289-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background Early identification of patients who may need massive blood transfusion remains a major challenge in trauma care. This study proposed a novel and easy-to-calculate prediction score using clinical and point of care laboratory findings in patients with abdominal trauma (AT). Methods Patients with AT admitted to a trauma center in Qatar between 2014 and 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. The FASILA score was proposed and calculated using focused assessment with sonography in trauma (0 = negative, 1 = positive), Shock Index (SI) (0 = 0.50–0.69, 1 = 0.70–0.79, 2 = 0.80–0.89, and 3 ≥ 0.90), and initial serum lactate (0 ≤ 2.0, 1 = 2.0–4.0, and 2 ≥ 4.0 mmol/l). Outcome variables included mortality, laparotomy, and massive blood transfusion (MT). FASILA was compared to other prediction scores using receiver operating characteristics and areas under the curves. Bootstrap procedure was employed for internal validation. Results In 1199 patients with a mean age of 31 ± 13.5 years, MT, MT protocol (MTP) activation, exploratory laparotomy (ExLap), and hospital mortality were related linearly with the FASILA score, Injury Severity Score, and total length of hospital stay. Initial hemoglobin, Revised Trauma Score (RTS), and Trauma Injury Severity Score (TRISS) were inversely proportional. FASILA scores correlated significantly with the Assessment of Blood Consumption (ABC) (r = 0.65), Revised Assessment of Bleeding and Transfusion (RABT) (r = 0.63), SI (r = 0.72), RTS (r = − 0.34), and Glasgow Coma Scale (r = − 0.32) and outperformed other predictive systems (RABT, ABC, and SI) in predicting MT, MTP, ExLap, and mortality. Conclusions The novel FASILA score performs well in patients with abdominal trauma and offers advantages over other scores. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00268-019-05289-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Ayman El-Menyar
- Department of Surgery, Clinical Research, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, P.O Box 3050, Doha, Qatar. .,Department of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Surgery, Clinical Research, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, P.O Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Surgery, Biostatistician, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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Independent Predictors of Mortality in Torso Trauma Injuries. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9103202. [PMID: 33023012 PMCID: PMC7600101 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9103202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Noncompressible torso injuries (NCTIs) represent a trauma-related condition with high lethality. This study’s aim was to identify potential prediction factors of mortality in this group of trauma patients at a Level 1 trauma center in Italy. Materials and Methods: A total of 777 patients who had sustained a noncompressible torso injury (NCTI) and were admitted to the Niguarda Trauma Center in Milan from 2010 to 2019 were included. Of these, 166 patients with a systolic blood pressure (SBP) <90 mmHg were considered to have a noncompressible torso hemorrhage (NCTH). Demographic data, mechanism of trauma, pre-hospital and in-hospital clinical conditions, diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, and survival outcome were retrospectively recorded. Results: Among the 777 patients, 69% were male and 90.2% sustained a blunt trauma with a median age of 43 years. The comparison between survivors and non-survivors pointed out a significantly lower pre-hospital Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and SBP (p < 0.001) in the latter group. The multivariate backward regression model identified age, pre-hospital GCS and injury severity score (ISS) (p < 0.001), pre-hospital SBP (p = 0.03), emergency department SBP (p = 0.039), performance of torso contrast enhanced computed tomography (CeCT) (p = 0.029), and base excess (BE) (p = 0.008) as independent predictors of mortality. Conclusions: Torso trauma patients who were hemodynamically unstable in both pre- and in-hospital phases with impaired GCS and BE had a greater risk of death. The detection of independent predictors of mortality allows for the timely identification of a subgroup of patients whose chances of survival are reduced.
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Review of Existing Scoring Systems for Massive Blood Transfusion in Trauma Patients: Where Do We Stand? Shock 2020; 52:288-299. [PMID: 31008871 DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000001359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Uncontrolled bleeding is the main cause of the potential preventable death in trauma patients. Accordingly, we reviewed all the existing scores for massive transfusion posttraumatic hemorrhage and summarized their characteristics, thus making it easier for the reader to have a global view of these scores-how they were created, their accuracy and to which population they apply. METHODS A narrative review with a systematic search method to retrieve the journal articles on the predictive scores or models for massive transfusion was carried out. A literature search using PubMed, SCOPUS, and Google scholar was performed using relevant keywords in different combinations. The keywords used were "massive transfusion," "score," "model," "trauma," and "hemorrhage" in different combinations. The search was limited for full-text articles published in English language, human species and for the duration from January 1, 1998 to November 30, 2018. RESULTS The database search yielded 295 articles. The search was then restricted to the inclusion criteria which retrieved 241 articles. Duplicates were removed and full-texts were assessed for the eligibility to include in the review which resulted in inclusion of 24 articles. These articles identified 24 scoring systems including modified or revised scores. Different models and scores for identifying patients requiring massive transfusion in military and civilian settings have been described. Many of these scorings were complex with difficult calculation, while some were simple and easy to remember. CONCLUSIONS The current prevailing practice that is best described as institutional or provider centered should be supplemented with score-based protocol with auditing and monitoring tools to refine it. This review summarizes the current scoring models in predicting the need for MT in civilian and military trauma. Several questions remain open; i.e., do we need to develop new score, merge scores, modify scores, or adopt existing score for certain trauma setting?
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Massive haemorrhage is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in a variety of clinical settings, although most research has been related to trauma patients. Military studies from recent conflicts found that higher ratios of plasma to red blood cells (RBCs) were associated with increased survival in injured soldiers, and subsequent trials in civilian populations showed similar decreased mortality. Over the last decade, massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) have become an important component in the treatment of the massively bleeding patient. This review is intended to summarize the more recent findings and trends in massive transfusion. RECENT FINDINGS There have been several observational studies suggesting that higher ratios of plasma to RBC and platelets to RBC are associated with improved survival but there is a paucity of randomized studies relating to specific ratios, dosages, timing, and guidance. Other studies have developed and assessed scoring systems used to initiate MTPs and specific tests used to guide MTPs. Finally, the specific blood components and adjuncts that constitute a MTP are the subject of further ongoing research. SUMMARY The absence of a universal definition of massive bleeding or massive transfusion, heterogeneity in patients suffering from massive bleeding, and the difficulty in predicting which patients will require a massive transfusion all contribute to the difficulty of studying massive transfusion. However, there is evidence that higher plasma : RBC ratios correlate with improved survival, and that adjuncts to transfusion play a key role. Furthermore, recent validations of massive haemorrhage scoring systems should allow more consistent and appropriate triggering of massive transfusions.
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Zeiler GE, Fuller A, Rioja E, Kamerman P, Buck RK, Pohlin F, Dzikiti BT. Development of a severity scoring system for acute haemorrhage in anaesthetized domestic cats: the CABSS score. Vet Anaesth Analg 2020; 47:499-508. [PMID: 32507719 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2019] [Revised: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether physiological, haematological, biochemical or electrolyte variables can predict severe haemorrhage in cats. STUDY DESIGN Randomized crossover study whereby each cat underwent mild and severe haemorrhage, with a 2 month period between events. ANIMALS A group of six domestic cats aged 21 ± 1 months and weighing 4.9 ± 1.2 kg, mean ± standard deviation. METHODS Cats were anaesthetized (buprenorphine, alfaxalone, isoflurane in oxygen at a fixed end-tidal concentration of 1.7%) before the haemorrhage event. In total, 34 variables were measured twice (prehaemorrhage and posthaemorrhage). The difference and percent change for each variable were compared between haemorrhage events (paired t test). Significant variables were placed into 13 different ratios (posthaemorrhage value of one variable divided by a posthaemorrhage value of a second variable) and compared (paired t test), and Cohen's d (d) was calculated. Receiver operating characteristic curves were plotted and cut-off values for weak, moderate and strong indicators of severe haemorrhage were obtained. RESULTS The blood loss was 4.5 ± 1.1 mL kg-1 and 26.8 ± 5.5 mL kg-1 for mild and severe haemorrhage events, respectively. The most significant variables with large effect sizes were heart rate (HR), systolic arterial blood pressure (SAP), end-tidal carbon dioxide (Pe'CO2), serum albumin, haematocrit and actual bicarbonate ion concentration [HCO3-(act)]. The most robust ratios were: 1) shock index (d = -2.8; HR:SAP); 2) HR:Pe'CO2 (d = -2.9); 3) serum albumin: haematocrit (d = 1.5); and 4) HR:HCO3-(act) (d = -1.6). These ratios were included in the final proposed Cat Acute Bleeding Scoring System (CABSS). CONCLUSIONS and clinical relevance Cats subjected to mild and severe haemorrhage demonstrated statistically and clinically relevant changes whereby four ratios could be created to make up the CABSS. The ratios detected and quantified the presence of severe haemorrhage in anaesthetized cats.
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- Gareth E Zeiler
- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; Anaesthesia and Critical Care Services, Valley Farm Animal Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa; Brain Function Research Group, School of Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- Brain Function Research Group, School of Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Optivet Referrals, Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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- Brain Function Research Group, School of Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; Clinical Sciences Department, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Maegele M. Challenges to improving patient outcome following massive transfusion in severe trauma. Expert Rev Hematol 2020; 13:323-330. [PMID: 32075445 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2020.1733404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Introduction: Uncontrolled hemorrhage with trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) still represents the most common cause of preventable death after trauma. Timely diagnosis and treatment including bleeding control and hemostatic resuscitation to correct TIC are important, as death from exsanguination occurs rapidly. Recognizing who requires an early massive transfusion together with the initiation of corresponding massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) is key to outcome.Areas covered: This expert review summarizes the current state of MT including the activation and termination of MTPs, complications of MT, and strategies for refinement in the administration of blood products in order to avoid harmful over-transfusion.Expert opinion: MTPs should be initiated and continued until normal physiologic parameters are reached and definitive control of bleeding is achieved. Hospitals should develop their own MTPs, guided by evidence, and according to local infrastructure, logistics, needs and patient populations. Massive transfusion, defined as > 10 units of packed red blood cell concentrates (pRBCs) within the first 24 hours of hospital admission, can be life-saving, but is not without complications. MTPs are currently being refined through targeted and early goal-directed approaches which include functional coagulation testing assays to better guide the administration of blood products and hemostatic agents once the patient is stabilized.
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- Marc Maegele
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC) Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), University Witten-Herdecke, Cologne, Germany
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El-Menyar A, Jabbour G, Asim M, Abdelrahman H, Mahmood I, Al-Thani H. Shock index in patients with traumatic solid organ injury as a predictor of massive blood transfusion protocol activation. Inj Epidemiol 2019; 6:41. [PMID: 31608205 PMCID: PMC6778976 DOI: 10.1186/s40621-019-0218-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Purpose We aimed to assess the utility of shock index (SI) to predict the need for massive transfusion protocol (MTP) in patients with solid organ injury (SOI) in a Level 1 Trauma center. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis for patients with SOI between 2011 and 2014. Patients were categorized according to on-admission SI into low (< 0.8) and high SI (≥0.8) group. Results A total of 4500 patients were admitted with trauma, of them 572 sustained SOIs (289 patients had SI ≥0.8). In comparison to low SI, patients with high SI were younger, had higher injury severity scores (ISS) and lower Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS); (p < 0.001). The proportion of exploratory laparotomy (EXLap), blood transfusion (BT), MTP activation, sepsis and hospital mortality were significantly higher in patients with high SI. Serum lactate (r = 0.34), hematocrit (r = − 0.34), ABC score (r = 0.62), ISS (r = 0.35), and amount of transfused blood (r = 0.22) were significantly correlated with SI. On multivariable regression analysis using 9 relevant variables (age, sex, ISS, ED GCS, serum lactate, hematocrit, Abdomen AIS and Focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) and SI), SI ≥ 0.8 was an independent predictor of BT (OR 2.80; 95%CI 1.56–4.95) and MTP (OR 2.81;95% CI 1.09–7.21) . Conclusions In patients with SOI, SI is a simple bedside predictor for BT and MTP activation. Further prospective studies are needed to support our findings.
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- Ayman El-Menyar
- 1Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar.,2Department of Surgery, Clinical Research, Trauma & Vascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital (HGH), P.O Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, HGH, Doha, Qatar
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- 2Department of Surgery, Clinical Research, Trauma & Vascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital (HGH), P.O Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- 1Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar.,Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, HGH, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Surgery, Trauma & Vascular Surgery, HGH, Doha, Qatar
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Clot activators do not expedite the time to predict massive transfusion in trauma patients analyzed with tissue plasminogen activator thrombelastography. Surgery 2019; 166:408-415. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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External validation of a smartphone app model to predict the need for massive transfusion using five different definitions. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2019; 84:397-402. [PMID: 29200079 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previously, a model to predict massive transfusion protocol (MTP) (activation) was derived using a single-institution data set. The PRospective, Observational, Multicenter, Major Trauma Transfusion database was used to externally validate this model's ability to predict both MTP activation and massive transfusion (MT) administration using multiple MT definitions. METHODS The app model was used to calculate the predicted probability of MTP activation or MT delivery. The five definitions of MT used were: (1) 10 units packed red blood cells (PRBCs) in 24 hours, (2) Resuscitation Intensity score ≥ 4, (3) critical administration threshold, (4) 4 units PRBCs in 4 hours; and (5) 6 units PRBCs in 6 hours. Receiver operating curves were plotted to compare the predicted probability of MT with observed outcomes. RESULTS Of 1,245 patients in the data set, 297 (24%) met definition 1, 570 (47%) met definition 2, 364 (33%) met definition 3, 599 met definition 4 (49.1%), and 395 met definition 5 (32.4%). Regardless of the outcome (MTP activation or MT administration), the predictive ability of the app model was consistent: when predicting activation of the MTP, the area under the curve for the model was 0.694 and when predicting MT administration, the area under the curve ranged from 0.695 to 0.711. CONCLUSION Regardless of the definition of MT used, the app model demonstrates moderate ability to predict the need for MT in an external, homogenous population. Importantly, the app allows the model to be iteratively recalibrated ("machine learning") and thus could improve its predictive capability as additional data are accrued. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Diagnostic test study/Prognostic study, level III.
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Bell C, Prokopchuk-Gauk O, Cload B, Stirling A, Davis PJ. Optimum Accuracy of Massive Transfusion Protocol Activation: The Clinician's View. Cureus 2018; 10:e3688. [PMID: 30761240 PMCID: PMC6368427 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Massive transfusion protocols (MTP) aid in the efficient delivery of blood components to rapidly exsanguinating patients. Unfortunately, clinical gestalt and currently available clinical scoring systems lack the optimal accuracy to prevent blood product wastage (through over-activation), as well as individual patient morbidity and mortality (through under-activation). In order to help refine the MTP activation criteria and protocols, we surveyed clinicians on acceptable over- and under-activation rates for massive transfusions. Methods We surveyed Canadian content experts in their respective fields, using a snowball survey technique. Respondents were categorized into two groups: Group 1 was comprised of trauma and acute care specialists (TACS), while Group 2 was comprised of clinical and laboratory medicine specialists (CLMS). Between-group differences were examined using Fisher’s exact test and the likelihood ratio. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results We received responses from 35 clinicians in the TACS group and 10 clinicians in the CLMS group. About half (45.7%) of respondents in the TACS group considered an MTP overactivation rate of 5% - 10% acceptable (vs. 60% of the CLMS group; not significant (NS)). Approximately one-third (34.2%) of the respondents in the TACS group considered an MTP under-activation rate of less than 5% acceptable, whereas the majority (60%) of respondents in the CLMS group considered an under-activation rate of less than 5% acceptable (NS). A significantly greater proportion of respondents in the TACS group felt that an anticipated need for > 20 units of packed red blood cells within the next 24 hours was an acceptable criterion for MTP activation. Respondents in the CLMS group were more likely to consider “poor communication” as a reason for blood component wastage. Conclusion Similarities in acceptable MTP over- and under-activation rates were noted across specialties. Collaboration between involved parties is necessary for MTP protocol development to improve patient outcomes and reduce blood wastage.
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- Internal Medicine, University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatoon, CAN
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- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, CAN
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- Emergency Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, CAN
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- Anaesthesia, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, CAN
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- Emergency Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, CAN
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Estebaranz-Santamaría C, Palmar-Santos AM, Pedraz-Marcos A. Massive transfusion triggers in severe trauma: Scoping review. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2018; 26:e3102. [PMID: 30517587 PMCID: PMC6280179 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.2574.3102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE to identify the predictive variables or the massive transfusion triggers in severely traumatized patients through the existing scales. METHOD a review of the literature was carried out using the Scoping Review method across the electronic databases CINAHL, MEDLINE, LILACS, the Cochrane and IBECS libraries, and the Google Scholar search tool. RESULTS in total, 578 articles were identified in the search and the 36 articles published in the last ten years were included, of which 29 were original articles and 7 review articles. From the analysis, scales for massive transfusion and their predictive triggers were examined. CONCLUSION the absence of universal criteria regarding the massive transfusion triggers in traumatized patients has led to the development of different scales, and the studies on their validation are considered relevant for the studies about when to initiate this strategy.
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Boudreau RM, Deshpande KK, Day GM, Hinckley WR, Harger N, Pritts TA, Makley AT, Goodman MD. Prehospital Tranexamic Acid Administration During Aeromedical Transport After Injury. J Surg Res 2018; 233:132-138. [PMID: 30502239 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.07.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 06/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to reduce mortality in the treatment of traumatic hemorrhage. This effect seems most profound when given early after injury. We hypothesized that extending a protocol for TXA administration into the prehospital aeromedical setting would improve outcomes while maintaining a similar safety profile to TXA dosed in the emergency department (ED). MATERIALS AND METHODS We identified all trauma patients who received TXA during prehospital aeromedical transport or in the ED at our urban level I trauma center over an 18-mo period. These patients had been selected prospectively for TXA administration using a protocol that selected adult trauma patients with high-risk mechanism and concern for severe hemorrhage to receive TXA. Patient demographics, vital signs, lab values including thromboelastography, blood administration, mortality, and complications were reviewed retrospectively and analyzed. RESULTS One hundred sixteen patients were identified (62 prehospital versus 54 ED). Prehospital TXA patients were more likely to have sustained blunt injury (76% prehospital versus 46% ED, P = 0.002). There were no differences between groups in injury severity score or initial vital signs. There were no differences in complication rates or mortality. Patients receiving TXA had higher rates of venous thromboembolic events (8.1% in prehospital and 18.5% in ED) than the overall trauma population (2.1%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Prehospital administration of TXA during aeromedical transport did not improve survival compared with ED administration. Treatment with TXA was associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolic events. Prehospital TXA protocols should be refined to identify patients with severe hemorrhagic shock or traumatic brain injury.
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- Ryan M Boudreau
- Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- UC Health, Memorial Hospital, Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Pharmacy, UC Health, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Early identification of patients requiring massive transfusion, embolization or hemostatic surgery for traumatic hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2018; 84:505-516. [DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kunitake RC, Kornblith LZ, Cohen MJ, Callcut RA. Trauma Early Mortality Prediction Tool (TEMPT) for assessing 28-day mortality. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2018; 3:e000131. [PMID: 29766125 PMCID: PMC5887834 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2017-000131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2017] [Revised: 11/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Prior mortality prediction models have incorporated severity of anatomic injury quantified by Abbreviated Injury Severity Score (AIS). Using a prospective cohort, a new score independent of AIS was developed using clinical and laboratory markers present on emergency department presentation to predict 28-day mortality. Methods All patients (n=1427) enrolled in an ongoing prospective cohort study were included. Demographic, laboratory, and clinical data were recorded on admission. True random number generator technique divided the cohort into derivation (n=707) and validation groups (n=720). Using Youden indices, threshold values were selected for each potential predictor in the derivation cohort. Logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors. Significant variables were equally weighted to create a new mortality prediction score, the Trauma Early Mortality Prediction Tool (TEMPT) score. Area under the curve (AUC) was tested in the validation group. Pairwise comparison of Trauma Injury Severity Score (TRISS), Revised Trauma Score, Glasgow Coma Scale, and Injury Severity Score were tested against the TEMPT score. Results There was no difference between baseline characteristics between derivation and validation groups. In multiple logistic regression, a model with presence of traumatic brain injury, increased age, elevated systolic blood pressure, decreased base excess, prolonged partial thromboplastin time, increased international normalized ratio (INR), and decreased temperature accurately predicted mortality at 28 days (AUC 0.93, 95% CI 0.90 to 0.96, P<0.001). In the validation cohort, this score, termed TEMPT, predicted 28-day mortality with an AUC 0.94 (95% CI 0.92 to 0.97). The TEMPT score preformed similarly to the revised TRISS score for severely injured patients and was highly predictive in those having mild to moderate injury. Discussion TEMPT is a simple AIS-independent mortality prediction tool applicable very early following injury. TEMPT provides an AIS-independent score that could be used for early identification of those at risk of doing poorly following even minor injury. Level of evidence Level II.
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- Ryan C Kunitake
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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Foster JC, Sappenfield JW, Smith RS, Kiley SP. Initiation and Termination of Massive Transfusion Protocols: Current Strategies and Future Prospects. Anesth Analg 2017; 125:2045-2055. [PMID: 28857793 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The advent of massive transfusion protocols (MTP) has had a significant positive impact on hemorrhaging trauma patient morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, societal MTP guidelines and individual MTPs at academic institutions continue to circulate opposing recommendations on topics critical to MTPs. This narrative review discusses up-to-date information on 2 such topics, the initiation and termination of an MTP. The discussion for each begins with a review of the recommendations and supporting literature presented by MTP guidelines from 3 prominent societies, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American College of Surgeons, and the task force for Advanced Bleeding Care in Trauma. This is followed by an in-depth analysis of the main components within those recommendations. Societal recommendations on MTP initiation in hemorrhaging trauma patients emphasize the use of retrospectively validated massive transfusion (MT) prediction score, specifically, the Assessment of Blood Consumption and Trauma-Associated Severe Hemorrhage scores. Validation studies have shown that both scoring systems perform similarly. Both scores reliably identify patients that will not require an MT, while simultaneously overpredicting MT requirements. However, each scoring system has its unique advantages and disadvantages, and this review discusses how specific aspects of each scoring system can affect widespread applicability and statistical performance. In addition, we discuss the often overlooked topic of initiating MT in nontrauma patients and the specific tools physicians have to guide the MT initiation decision in this unique setting. Despite the serious complications that can arise with transfusion of large volumes of blood products, there is considerably less research pertinent to the topic of MTP termination. Societal recommendations on MTP termination emphasize applying clinical reasoning to identify patients who have bleeding source control and are adequately resuscitated. This review, however, focuses primarily on the recommendations presented by the Advanced Bleeding Care in Trauma's MTP guidelines that call for prompt termination of the algorithm-guided model of resuscitation and rapidly transitioning into a resuscitation model guided by laboratory test results. We also discuss the evidence in support of laboratory result-guided resuscitation and how recent literature on viscoelastic hemostatic assays, although limited, highlights the potential to achieve additional benefits from this method of resuscitation.
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- John C Foster
- From the University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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Moore HB, Moore EE, Chapman MP, Huebner BR, Einersen PM, Oushy S, Silliman CC, Banerjee A, Sauaia A. Viscoelastic Tissue Plasminogen Activator Challenge Predicts Massive Transfusion in 15 Minutes. J Am Coll Surg 2017; 225:138-147. [PMID: 28522144 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coagulopathy is associated with massive transfusion in trauma, yet most clinical scores to predict this end point do not incorporate coagulation assays. Previous work has identified that shock increases circulating tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). When tPA levels saturate endogenous inhibitors, systemic hyperfibrinolysis can occur. Therefore, the addition of tPA to a patient's blood sample could stratify a patients underlying degree of shock and early coagulation changes to predict progression to massive transfusion. We hypothesized that a modified thrombelastography (TEG) assay with exogenous tPA would unmask patients' impending risk for massive transfusion. STUDY DESIGN Trauma activations were analyzed using rapid TEG and a modified TEG assay with a low and high dose of tPA. Clinical scores (shock index, assessment of blood consumption, and trauma-associated severe hemorrhage) were compared with TEG measurements to predict the need for massive transfusion using areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves. RESULTS Three hundred and twenty-four patients were analyzed, 17% required massive transfusion. Massive transfusion patients had a median shock index of 1.2, assessment of blood consumption score of 1, and trauma-associated severe hemorrhage score of 12. Rapid TEG and tPA TEG parameters were significantly different in all massive transfusion patients compared with non-massive transfusion patients (all p < 0.02). The low-dose tPA lysis at 30 minutes had the largest the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (0.86; 95% CI 0.79 to 0.93) for prediction of massive transfusion, similar to international normalized ratio of prothrombin time of 0.86 (95% CI 0.81 to 0.91), followed by trauma-associated severe hemorrhage score (0.83; 95% CI 0.77 to 0.89). Combing trauma-associated severe hemorrhage and tPA-TEG variables results in a positive prediction of massive transfusion in 49% of patients with a 98% negative predictive value. CONCLUSIONS The tPA-TEG identifies trauma patients who require massive transfusion efficiently in a single assay that can be completed in a shorter time than other scoring systems, which has improved performance when combined with international normalized ratio. This new method is consistent with our understanding of the molecular events responsible for trauma-induced coagulopathy.
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO; Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO; University of Colorado School of Public Health, Aurora, CO
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Fredericks C, Kubasiak JC, Mentzer CJ, Yon JR. Massive transfusion: An update for the anesthesiologist. World J Anesthesiol 2017; 6:14-21. [DOI: 10.5313/wja.v6.i1.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Revised: 11/04/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Exsanguination from trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, and obstetric hemorrhage remains a major source of mortality across the planet. Continued research into resuscitation strategies and evolving technology and blood product storage has allowed for patient to undergo very large volume transfusions, even to the point of replacing a patient’s blood volume several times over. As massive transfusions have become more common, more studies have been performed delineating the exact patient population that would benefit, start- and stop-points of transfusions, complications and avoidance of the same. We discuss these points and provide information and strategies for massive transfusion.
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Simmons J, Powell M. Acute traumatic coagulopathy: pathophysiology and resuscitation. Br J Anaesth 2016; 117:iii31-iii43. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aew328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Loggers SAI, Koedam TWA, Giannakopoulos GF, Vandewalle E, Erwteman M, Zuidema WP. Definition of hemodynamic stability in blunt trauma patients: a systematic review and assessment amongst Dutch trauma team members. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2016; 43:823-833. [PMID: 27900417 PMCID: PMC5707227 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-016-0744-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Trauma is a great contributor to mortality worldwide. One of the challenges in trauma care is early identification and management of bleeding. The circulatory status of blunt trauma patients in the emergency room is evaluated using hemodynamic (HD) parameters. However, there is no consensus on which parameters to use. In this study, we evaluate the used terms and definitions in the literature for HD stability and compare those to the opinion of Dutch trauma team members. METHOD A systematic review was performed to collect the definitions used for HD stability. Studies describing the assessment and/or treatment of blunt trauma patients in the emergency room were included. In addition, an online survey was conducted amongst Dutch trauma team members. RESULTS Out of a total of 222, 67 articles were found to be eligible for inclusion. HD stability was defined in 70% of these articles. The most used parameters were systolic blood pressure and heart rate. Besides the variety of parameters, a broad range of corresponding cut-off points is noted. Despite some common ground, high inter- and intra-variability is seen for the physicians that are part of the Dutch trauma teams. CONCLUSION All authors acknowledge HD stability as the most important factor in the assessment and management of blunt trauma patients. There is, however, no consensus in the literature as well as none-to-fair consensus amongst Dutch trauma team members in the definition of HD stability. A trauma team ready to co-operate with consensus-based opinions together with a valid scoring system is in our opinion the best method to assess and treat seriously injured trauma patients.
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- S A I Loggers
- Department of Trauma Surgery, VU University Medical Center, 7F029, De Boelelaan 1117, 1007 MB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, VU University Medical Center, 7F029, De Boelelaan 1117, 1007 MB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, VU University Medical Center, 7F029, De Boelelaan 1117, 1007 MB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, VU University Medical Center, 7F029, De Boelelaan 1117, 1007 MB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Kemp Bohan PM, Yonge JD, Schreiber MA. Update on the Massive Transfusion Guidelines on Hemorrhagic Shock: After the Wars. CURRENT SURGERY REPORTS 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40137-016-0137-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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