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Shahmoradi MK, Khoshdani Farahani P, Pak H, Sharifian M, Beiranvand M. Association of red blood cell distribution width with mortality among multiple trauma patients. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:2481-2485. [PMID: 38694369 PMCID: PMC11060276 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001650] [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: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Background Identifying the severity of trauma to provide timely and adequate treatment and predict the prognosis are some of the significant challenges in trauma management. Increased red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with several pathologies and associated mortality. This study aims to evaluate the RDW in predicting 24 h and 30-day mortality among multiple trauma patients. Methods In this retrospective study, multiple trauma patients with ISS ≤16 were included. Blood samples of the patients were collected at 1 h and 24 h of the referral to determine RDW. Demographic data, 24 h and 30-day mortality, injury severity score (ISS), and RDW outcomes were evaluated for all the patients. Results Of the 300 patients included in the study, 52 patients died in the first 24 h, and 85 patients within 30 days. One hour and 24 h RDW were not significantly different in 30-day mortality patients, P=0.104 and P=0.156, respectively. RDW in 30-day mortality patients was not significantly different at 1 h and 24 h, P-value=0.875. The means ISS in 24 h, 30-day mortality and survivors was significantly different, P<0.001. Conclusion Our study does not report a significant increase in RDW among 24 h and 30-day mortality and survivor patients. ISS was significantly different among the two groups.
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- Mohammad K. Shahmoradi
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad
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Dujardin RWG, Kleinveld DJB, van den Brom CE, Geeraedts LMG, Beijer E, Gaarder C, Brohi K, Stanworth S, Johansson PI, Stensballe J, Maegele M, Juffermans NP. Older females have increased mortality after trauma as compared with younger females and males, associated with increased fibrinolysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2024; 96:831-837. [PMID: 38079234 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Female sex may provide a survival benefit after trauma, possibly attributable to protective effects of estrogen. This study aimed to compare markers of coagulation between male and female trauma patients across different ages. METHODS Secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study that was conducted at six trauma centers. Trauma patients presenting with full trauma team activation were eligible for inclusion. Patients with a penetrating trauma or traumatic brain injury were excluded. Upon hospital arrival, blood was drawn for measurement of endothelial and coagulation markers and for rotational thromboelastometry measurement. Trauma patients were divided into four categories: males younger than 45 years, males 45 years or older, females younger than 45 years, and females 45 years or older. In a sensitivity analysis, patients between 45 and 55 years old were excluded to control for menopausal transitioning. Groups were compared with a Kruskal-Wallis test with Bonferroni correction. A logistic regression was performed to assess whether the independent effect of sex and age on mortality. RESULTS A total of 1,345 patients were available for analysis. Compared with the other groups, mortality was highest in females 45 years or older, albeit not independent from injury severity and shock. In the group of females 45 years or older, there was increased fibrinolysis, demonstrated by increased levels of plasmin-antiplasmin complexes with a concomitant decrease in α2-antiplasmin. Also, a modest decrease in coagulation factors II and X was observed. Fibrinogen levels were comparable between groups. The sensitivity analysis in 1,104 patients demonstrated an independent relationship between female sex, age 55 years or older, and mortality. Rotational thromboelastometry profiles did not reflect the changes in coagulation tests. CONCLUSION Female trauma patients past their reproductive age have an increased risk of mortality compared with younger females and males, associated with augmented fibrinolysis and clotting factor consumption. Rotational thromboelastometry parameters did not reflect coagulation differences between groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic and Epidemiological; Level III.
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- Romein W G Dujardin
- From the Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anesthesiology (R.W.G.D., D.J.B.K., C.E.v.d.B., E.B., N.P.J.), and Department of Intensive Care (R.W.G.D., C.E.v.d.B.), Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam; OLVG Hospital, Department of Intensive Care Medicine (R.W.G.D., N.P.J.), Amsterdam; Erasmus MC, Department of Anesthesiology (D.J.B.K.), Rotterdam; Department of Anesthesiology (C.E.v.d.B., E.B.), Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Department of Surgery (L.M.G.G., E.B.), Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Traumatology (C.G.), Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Trauma Sciences (K.B.), Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom; NHS Blood and Transplant/Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust (S.S.), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom; Radcliffe Department of Medicine (S.S.), University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Department of Anesthesiology and Trauma Center (P.I.J., J.S.), Center for Head and Orthopedics, and Section for Transfusion Medicine (P.I.J., J.S.), Capital Region Blood Bank, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; and Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery (M.M.), Cologne-Merheim Medical Center, University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany
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Christoffel J, Maegele M. Guidelines in trauma-related bleeding and coagulopathy: an update. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2024; 37:110-116. [PMID: 38390904 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The diagnosis and treatment of patients with severe traumatic bleeding and subsequent trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) is still inconsistent, although the implementation of standardized algorithms/treatment pathways was repeatedly linked to improved outcome. Various evidence-based guidelines for these patients now exist, three of which have recently been updated. RECENT FINDINGS A synopsis of the three recently updated guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of seriously bleeding trauma patients with TIC is presented: (i) AWMF S3 guideline 'Polytrauma/Seriously Injured Patient Treatment' under the auspices of the German Society for Trauma Surgery; (ii) guideline of the European Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) on the management of perioperative bleeding; and (iii) European guideline on the management of major bleeding and coagulopathy after trauma in its 6th edition (EU-Trauma). SUMMARY Treatment of trauma-related bleeding begins at the scene with local compression, use of tourniquets and pelvic binders and rapid transport to a certified trauma centre. After arrival at the hospital, measures to record, monitor and support coagulation function should be initiated immediately. Surgical bleeding control is carried out according to 'damage control' principles. Modern coagulation management includes individualized treatment based on target values derived from point-of-care viscoelastic test procedures.
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- Jannis Christoffel
- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC)
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC)
- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Campus Cologne-Merheim, Cologne, Germany
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Maegele M. [Viscoelasticity-based point of care coagulation diagnostics in the context of resuscitation room management of severely injured and bleeding trauma patients : Diagnostics and treatment of trauma-induced coagulopathy]. UNFALLCHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 126:542-551. [PMID: 36976344 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-023-01300-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Uncontrolled bleeding with associated trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) remains the leading cause of preventable death after severe trauma. Meanwhile, TIC is recognized as a separate clinical entity with substantial impact on downstream morbidity and mortality. In clinical practice severely injured and bleeding patients are often still being treated according to established damage control surgery (DCS) procedures with surgical bleeding control and empirical transfusion of classical blood products in predefined ratios in the sense of damage control resuscitation (DCR); however, algorithms are also available, which have been constructed from established viscoelasticity-based point of care (POC) diagnostic procedures and target value-oriented treatments. The latter enables a timely qualitative assessment of coagulation function from whole blood at bedside and provides rapid and clinically useful information on the presence, development and dynamics of the coagulation disorder. The early implementation of viscoelasticity-based POC procedures in the context of resuscitation room management of severely injured and bleeding patients was uniformly associated with reductions in potentially harmful blood products, especially overtransfusions, and an overall improvement in outcome including survival. The present article reviews the clinical questions around the use of viscoelasticity-based procedures as well as recommendations for the early and acute management of bleeding trauma patients taking the current literature into account.
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- Marc Maegele
- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Sporttraumatologie, Kliniken der Stadt Köln-Merheim, Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW/H), Campus Köln-Merheim, Ostmerheimerstr. 200, 51109, Köln, Deutschland.
- Institut für Forschung in der Operativen Medizin (IFOM), Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW/H), Campus Köln-Merheim, Köln, Deutschland.
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Caspers M, Holle JF, Limper U, Fröhlich M, Bouillon B. Global Coagulation Testing in Acute Care Medicine: Back to Bedside? Hamostaseologie 2022; 42:400-408. [PMID: 36549292 DOI: 10.1055/a-1938-1984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Detailed and decisive information about the patients' coagulation status is important in various emergency situations. Conventional global coagulation testing strategies are often used to provide a quick overview, but several limitations particularly in the trauma setting are well described. With the introduction of direct oral anticoagulations (DOACs), a milestone for several disease entities resulting in overall improved outcomes could be reached, but at the same time providing new diagnostic challenges for the emergency situation. DESIGN As an alternative to conventional coagulation tests, there is increasing clinical and scientific interest in the use of early whole blood strategies to provide goal-directed coagulation therapies (GDCT) and hemostatic control in critically ill patients. Viscoelastic hemostatic assays (VHAs) were therefore introduced to several clinical applications and may provide as a bedside point-of-care method for faster information on the underlying hemostatic deficiency. CONCLUSION The use of VHA-based algorithms to guide hemostatic control in emergency situations now found its way to several international guidelines for patients at risk of bleeding. With this qualitative review, we would like to focus on VHA-based GDCT and review the current evidence for its use, advantages, and challenges in the two different clinical scenarios of trauma and intracerebral bleeding/stroke management.
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- Michael Caspers
- Department of Medicine, The Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany.,Department of Traumatology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC), Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC), Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC), Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC), Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC), Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany
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Tolles J, Beiling M, Schreiber MA, Del Junco DJ, McMullan JT, Guyette FX, Wang H, Jansen JO, Meurer WJ, Mainali S, Yadav K, Lewis RJ. An adaptive platform trial for evaluating treatments in patients with life-threatening hemorrhage from traumatic injuries: Rationale and proposal. Transfusion 2022; 62 Suppl 1:S231-S241. [PMID: 35732508 DOI: 10.1111/trf.16957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Juliana Tolles
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, USA.,Department of Emergency Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA.,Berry Consultants, LLC, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Joint Trauma System, Defense Health Agency, Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, USA.,Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Center for Injury Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.,Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Berry Consultants, LLC, Austin, Texas, USA.,Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, USA.,Department of Emergency Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, USA.,Department of Emergency Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA.,Berry Consultants, LLC, Austin, Texas, USA
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Vargas M, García A, Caicedo Y, Parra MW, Ordoñez CA. Damage control in the intensive care unit: what should the intensive care physician know and do? Colomb Med (Cali) 2021; 52:e4174810. [PMID: 34908625 PMCID: PMC8634272 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v52i2.4810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Damage control surgery has transformed the management of severely injured trauma patients. It was initially described as a three-step process that included bleeding control, abdominal cavity contamination, and resuscitation in the intensive care unit (ICU) before definitive repair of the injuries. When the patient is admitted into the ICU, the physician should identify all the physiological alterations to establish resuscitation management goals. These strategies allow an early correction of trauma-induced coagulopathy and hypoperfusion increasing the likelihood of survival. The objective of this article is to describe the physiological alterations in a severely injured trauma patient who undergo damage control surgery and to establish an adequate management approach. The physician should always be aware and correct the hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy and hypocalcemia presented in the severely injured trauma patients.
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- Mónica Vargas
- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Intensive Care, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad ICESI, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas (CIC), Cali, Colombia
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- Broward General Level I Trauma Center, Department of Trauma Critical Care, Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad ICESI, Cali, Colombia
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Infrastructure, logistics and clinical practice management of acute trauma hemorrhage and coagulopathy: a survey across German trauma centers. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2021; 48:4461-4472. [PMID: 34564733 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01788-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Early detection and management of acute trauma hemorrhage and coagulopathy have been associated with improved outcomes, but local infrastructure, logistics and clinical strategies may differ. METHODS To assess local differences in infrastructure, logistics and clinical management of acute trauma hemorrhage and coagulopathy we have conducted a web-based survey amongst clinicians working in DGU®-certified supraregional, regional and local trauma centers. RESULTS 137/1875 respondents completed the questionnaire yielding a response rate of 7.3%. The majority specified to work as head of department or senior consultant (95%) in trauma/orthopedic surgery (80%) of supraregional (38%), regional (34%) or local (27%) trauma centers. Conventional coagulation assays are most frequently used to monitor bleeding trauma patients. Only half of the respondents (53%) rely on extended coagulation tests, e.g. viscoelastic hemostatic assays. Tests to assess preinjury use of direct oral anticoagulants and platelet inhibitors are still not widely available and vary according to level of care. Conventional blood products are widely available but there remain differences between trauma centers of different level of care to access other hemostatic therapies, e.g. coagulation factor concentrates. Trauma centers of higher level of care are more likely to implement treatment protocols. CONCLUSION This survey confirms still existing differences in infrastructure, logistics and clinical practice management for the detection of acute trauma hemorrhage and coagulopathy amongst DGU®-certified supraregional, regional and local trauma centers. Further work is recommended to locally implement diagnostics, therapies and treatment algorithms compliant to current guidelines to ensure the best possible outcomes in bleeding trauma patients.
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Davies J, Johnson R, Kashef E, Khan M, Dick E. How to deliver an effective primary survey report for the trauma CT: A radiological and surgical perspective. TRAUMA-ENGLAND 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1460408621995144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Whole body contrast-enhanced multidetector CT (WB-CE MDCT) is integral to the assessment of the severely injured patient with stable haemodynamic parameters or in those who respond to resuscitation with blood products. WB-CE MDCT is able to identify the number and severity of injuries sustained by the patient and enable time critical intervention. In this narrative review article we discuss how communication within the trauma team, including the radiologists and appropriate clinicians is crucial in optimizing the effectiveness of WB-CE MDCT. We review the time critical imaging findings and their clinical relevance, which should be included in a succinct CT primary survey report. We also discuss the process through which the effectiveness of the trauma report may be maximised and how non technical factors including teamwork may be optimised to facilitate decision making in this high pressure environment.
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- Joseph Davies
- Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Maidstone, UK
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Digestive Diseases Department, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, UK
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- St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Johannsen S, Brohi K, Johansson PI, Moore EE, Reinhold AK, Schöchl H, Shepherd JM, Slater B, Stensballe J, Zacharowski K, Meybohm P. Getting hit by the bus around the world - a global perspective on goal directed treatment of massive hemorrhage in trauma. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2021; 34:537-543. [PMID: 34074885 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Major trauma remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide with traumatic brain injury and uncontrolled traumatic bleeding as the main determinants of fatal outcome. Interestingly, the therapeutic approach to trauma-associated bleeding and coagulopathy shows differences between geographic regions, that are reflected in different guidelines and protocols. RECENT FINDINGS This article summarizes main principles in coagulation diagnostics and compares different strategies for treatment of massive hemorrhage after trauma in different regions of the world. How would a bleeding trauma patient be managed if they got hit by the bus in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Australia, or in Japan? SUMMARY There are multiple coexistent treatment standards for trauma-induced coagulopathy in different countries and different trauma centers. Most of them initially follow a protocol-based approach and subsequently focus on predefined clinical and laboratory targets.
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- Stephan Johannsen
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Centre for Trauma Sciences, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Section for Transfusion Medicine, Capital Region Blood Bank, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, AUVA Trauma Centre Salzburg, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Trauma Research Centre, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre for Trauma Sciences, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Section for Transfusion Medicine, Capital Region Blood Bank, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Anesthesia and Trauma Center, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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Comparison of fresh frozen plasma vs. coagulation factor concentrates for reconstitution of blood: An in vitro study. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 37:879-888. [PMID: 32251150 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many trauma centres have adopted the administration of fixed ratios of packed red blood cells (PRBCs), platelet concentrates and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) for bleeding patients. However, the haemostatic efficacy of this concept is not well proven. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to characterise the haemostatic profile of different ratios (2 : 1 : 1, 1 : 1 : 1 and 1 : 1 : 2) of PRBCs, platelet concentrates and FFP in comparison with coagulation factor concentrates (fibrinogen and/or prothrombin complex concentrate). DESIGN An in vitro study. SETTING Research laboratories of the department of transfusion medicine, Linz, Austria. MATERIALS Whole blood donations from a total of 20 male volunteers. INTERVENTION Reconstitution of blood at different ratios of PRBCs, platelet concentrates and FFP or coagulation factor concentrates. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Cell count, conventional and thromboelastometric coagulation parameters, single coagulation factor activities as well as endogenous thrombin potential. RESULTS Fibrinogen levels and haematocrit were lower in the FFP group at any ratio compared with the concentrate-based groups (P < 0.0001). Reconstitution of blood with FFP at different ratios resulted in haematocrit or fibrinogen levels that were borderline with regard to recommended substitution triggers (haematocrit 41 ± 2% and fibrinogen 1.5 ± 0.3 g l at the 2 : 1 : 1 ratio vs. 21 ± 1% and 2.1 ± 0.4 g l respectively at the 1 : 1 : 2 ratio). Compared with FFP at any ratio, maximum clot firmness showed higher values in the groups using fibrinogen concentrate (P < 0.0001), whereas endogenous thrombin potential revealed higher values in the groups using prothrombin complex concentrate (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Use of coagulation factor concentrates for the reconstitution of blood allows for delivery of a higher haematocrit and a higher fibrinogen content compared with FFP. However, prothrombin complex concentrate might result in an unnecessary excess of thrombin generation. Clinical studies are warranted to further investigate these in vitro findings.
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The European Perspective on the Management of Acute Major Hemorrhage and Coagulopathy after Trauma: Summary of the 2019 Updated European Guideline. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10020362. [PMID: 33478011 PMCID: PMC7835990 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10020362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Non-controlled hemorrhage with accompanying trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) remains the most common cause of preventable death after multiple injury. Rapid identification followed by aggressive treatment is the key for improved outcomes. Treatment of trauma hemorrhage begins at the scene, with manual compression, the use of tourniquets and (non) commercial pelvic slings, and rapid transfer to an adequate trauma center. Upon hospital admission, coagulation monitoring and support are to be initiated immediately. Bleeding is controlled surgically following damage control principles. Modern coagulation management includes goal-oriented, individualized therapies, guided by point-of-care viscoelastic assays. Idarucizumab can be used as an antidote to the thrombin inhibitor dabigatran, andexanet alpha as an antidote to factor Xa inhibitors. This review summarizes the key recommendations of the 2019 updated European guideline on the management of major bleeding and coagulopathy following trauma. These evidence-based recommendations may form the backbone of algorithms adapted to local logistics and infrastructure.
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Variations and obstacles in the use of coagulation factor concentrates for major trauma bleeding across Europe: outcomes from a European expert meeting. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2021; 48:763-774. [PMID: 33399876 PMCID: PMC7782571 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01563-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Purpose Trauma is a leading cause of mortality, with major bleeding and trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) contributing to negative patient outcomes. Treatments for TIC include tranexamic acid (TXA), fresh frozen plasma (FFP), and coagulation factor concentrates (CFCs, e.g. prothrombin complex concentrates [PCCs] and fibrinogen concentrate [FCH]). Guidelines for TIC management vary across Europe and a clear definition of TIC is still lacking. Methods An advisory board involving European trauma experts was held on 02 February 2019, to discuss clinical experience in the management of trauma-related bleeding and recommendations from European guidelines, focusing on CFC use (mainly FCH). This review summarises the discussions, including TIC definitions, gaps in the guidelines that affect their implementation, and barriers to use of CFCs, with suggested solutions. Results A definition of TIC, which incorporates clinical (e.g. severe bleeding) and laboratory parameters (e.g. low fibrinogen) is suggested. TIC should be treated immediately with TXA and FCH/red blood cells; subsequently, if fibrinogen ≤ 1.5 g/L (or equivalent by viscoelastic testing), treatment with FCH, then PCC (if bleeding continues) is suggested. Fibrinogen concentrate, and not FFP, should be administered as first-line therapy for TIC. Several initiatives may improve TIC management, with improved medical education of major importance; generation of new and stronger data, simplified clinical practice guidance, and improved access to viscoelastic testing are also critical factors. Conclusions Management of TIC is challenging. A standard definition of TIC, together with initiatives to facilitate effective CFC administration, may contribute to improved patient care and outcomes.
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Maegele M. The Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Traumatic Bleeding and Coagulopathy. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2020; 116:799-806. [PMID: 31847951 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2019.0799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Uncontrolled bleeding with trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) is still the most common avoidable cause of death in multiple trauma. The aging of the population has led to an increasing number of bleeding trauma patients with pre-existing anticoagulation. Such patients are not treated uniformly, even in major trauma centers. METHODS This review is based on a selective search of the literature (Medline/PubMed, Cochrane Reviews) and summarizes current treatment recommendations, including those of the newly revised European trauma guidelines. RESULTS The treatment of traumatic hemorrhage begins at the site of the accident, with compression, tourniquets, pelvic binders, and rapid transport to a certified trauma center. The early use of tourniquets was shown to lessen the trans- fusion requirement (packed red blood cells: 2.0 ± 0.1 vs. 9.3 ± 0.6; p < 0.001; fresh frozen plasma concentrates: 1.4 ± 0.08 vs. 6.2 ± 0.4; p < 0.001), while external pelvic stabilization was shown to reduce mortality (19.1% vs. 33.3%). Upon the patient's arrival in the hospital, steps are taken to measure, monitor, and support clotting function. Bleeding is controlled surgically according to the principles of damage control. Modern clotting management consists of goal-oriented, individualized therapy, including the use of point-of-care viscoelastic test procedures. Idarucizumab can be used as an antidote to the thrombin inhibitor dabigatran, andexanet alpha as an antidote to factor Xa inhibitors. CONCLUSION The evidence-based treatment of patients with hemorrhage from severe trauma, in accordance with the existing guidelines, can improve the clinical outcome. Corresponding algorithms, adapted to local logistics and infrastructure, must be developed and implemented.
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- Marc Maegele
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Sports Medicine, Cologne Merheim Medical Center, Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne
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Mechanism, frequency, transfusion and outcome of severe trauma in coagulopathic paediatric patients. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 48:153-161. [PMID: 32448940 PMCID: PMC7245642 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01398-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Purpose Acute traumatic coagulopathy can result in uncontrolled haemorrhage responsible for the majority of early deaths after adult trauma. Data on the frequency, transfusion practice and outcome of severe trauma haemorrhage in paediatric patients are inconsistent. Methods Datasets from paediatric trauma patients were retrieved from the registry of the German trauma society (TR-DGU®) between 2009 and 2016. Coagulopathy was defined by a Quick’s value < 70% (INR (international normalized ratio) > 1.4) and/or thrombocytes ≤ 100 k upon emergency room admission. Children were grouped according to age in 4 different groups (A: 1–5, B: 6–10, C: 11–15 and D: 16–17 years). Prevalence of coagulopathy was assessed. Demographics, injury severity, haemostatic management including transfusions and mortality were described. Results 5351 primary admitted children ≤ 17 years with an abbreviated injury scale (AIS) ≥ 3 and complete datasets were included. The prevalence of coagulopathy was 13.7% (733/5351). The majority of the children sustained blunt trauma (more than 90% independent of age group) and a combination of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and any other trauma in more than 60% (A, C, D) and in 53.8% in group B. Coagulopathy occurred the most among the youngest (A: 18.2%), followed by all other age groups with approximately 13%. Overall mortality was the highest in the youngest (A: 40.9%) and among the youngest patients with traumatic brain injury (A: 71.4% and B: 47.1%). Transfusion of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) and fresh frozen plasma (FFPs) occurred almost in a 2:1 ratio (or less) across all age subgroups. Conclusion Traumatic haemorrhage in association with coagulopathy and severe shock is a major challenge in paediatric trauma across all age groups. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00068-020-01398-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Data-driven Development of ROTEM and TEG Algorithms for the Management of Trauma Hemorrhage: A Prospective Observational Multicenter Study. Ann Surg 2020; 270:1178-1185. [PMID: 29794847 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Developing pragmatic data-driven algorithms for management of trauma induced coagulopathy (TIC) during trauma hemorrhage for viscoelastic hemostatic assays (VHAs). BACKGROUND Admission data from conventional coagulation tests (CCT), rotational thrombelastometry (ROTEM) and thrombelastography (TEG) were collected prospectively at 6 European trauma centers during 2008 to 2013. METHODS To identify significant VHA parameters capable of detecting TIC (defined as INR > 1.2), hypofibrinogenemia (< 2.0 g/L), and thrombocytopenia (< 100 x10/L), univariate regression models were constructed. Area under the curve (AUC) was calculated, and threshold values for TEG and ROTEM parameters with 70% sensitivity were included in the algorithms. RESULTS A total of, 2287 adult trauma patients (ROTEM: 2019 and TEG: 968) were enrolled. FIBTEM clot amplitude at 5 minutes (CA5) had the largest AUC and 10 mm detected hypofibrinogenemia with 70% sensitivity. The corresponding value for functional fibrinogen (FF) TEG maximum amplitude (MA) was 19 mm. Thrombocytopenia was similarly detected using the calculated threshold EXTEM-FIBTEM CA5 30 mm. The corresponding rTEG-FF TEG MA was 46 mm. TIC was identified by EXTEM CA5 41 mm, rTEG MA 64 mm (80% sensitivity). For hyperfibrinolysis, we examined the relationship between viscoelastic lysis parameters and clinical outcomes, with resulting threshold values of 85% for EXTEM Li30 and 10% for rTEG Ly30.Based on these analyses, we constructed algorithms for ROTEM, TEG, and CCTs to be used in addition to ratio driven transfusion and tranexamic acid. CONCLUSIONS We describe a systematic approach to define threshold parameters for ROTEM and TEG. These parameters were incorporated into algorithms to support data-driven adjustments of resuscitation with therapeutics, to optimize damage control resuscitation practice in trauma.
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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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Rijnhout TWH, Noorman F, Bek A, Zoodsma M, Hoencamp R. Massive transfusion in The Netherlands. Emerg Med J 2019; 37:65-72. [PMID: 31831587 DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2019-208665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) may improve survival in patients with uncontrolled haemorrhage. An MTP was introduced into the Dutch transfusion guidelines in 2011, the ninth edition of the advanced trauma life support course in 2012 and the third version of the European guideline in 2013. This is the first survey of MTPs in Dutch trauma centres. METHODS The aim of the study was to compare MTP strategies in level 1 trauma centres in The Netherlands, and with (inter)national guidelines. A contact in each government assigned level 1 trauma centre in The Netherlands and the Dutch Ministry of Defence was approached to share their MTPs and elucidate their protocol in a survey and oral follow-up interview. RESULTS All 11 level 1 trauma centres responded. The content of the packages and transfusion ratios (red blood cells/plasma/platelets) were 3:3:1, 5:5:1, 5:3:1, 2:3:1, 4:4:1, 5:2:1, 2:2:1 and 4:3:1. Tranexamic acid was used in all centres and an additional dose was administered in eight centres. Fibrinogen was given directly (n=4), with persistent bleeding (n=3), based on Clauss fibrinogen (n=3) or rotational thromboelastometry (n=1). All centres used additional medication in patients in the form of anticoagulants, but their use was ambiguous. CONCLUSION MTPs differed between institutes and guidelines. The discrepancies in transfusion ratios can be explained by (inter)national differences in preparation and volume of blood components and/or interpretation of the '1:1:1' guideline. We recommend updating MTPs every year using the latest guidelines and evaluating the level of evidence for treatment during massive transfusion.
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- Tim W H Rijnhout
- Department of Surgery, Alrijne Hospital Leiderdorp, Leiderdorp, The Netherlands .,Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Military Blood Bank, Dutch Ministry of Defence, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Military Blood Bank, Dutch Ministry of Defence, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Military Blood Bank, Dutch Ministry of Defence, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Alrijne Hospital Leiderdorp, Leiderdorp, The Netherlands.,Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Defence Healthcare Organization, Ministry of Defence, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Blutungsmanagement: Tranexamsäure in der Präklinik. Pro und Kontra. Notf Rett Med 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10049-018-0471-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Gratz J, Güting H, Thorn S, Brazinova A, Görlinger K, Schäfer N, Schöchl H, Stanworth S, Maegele M. Protocolised thromboelastometric‐guided haemostatic management in patients with traumatic brain injury: a pilot study. Anaesthesia 2019; 74:883-890. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.14670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- J. Gratz
- Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Medical University of Vienna Vienna Austria
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine University Witten/Herdecke CologneGermany
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- Monash University Melbourne School of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMelbourneAustralia
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- Institute of Epidemiology Faculty of Medicine Comenius University Bratislava Bratislava Slokak Republic
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine University Hospital Essen Germany
- TEM Innovations GmbH MunichGermany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine University Witten/Herdecke CologneGermany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine AUVA Trauma Centre Salzburg Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg Salzburg Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology AUVA Trauma Research Centre Vienna Vienna Austria
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- Department of Haematology Radcliffe Department of Medicine Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University of Oxford UK
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine University Witten/Herdecke CologneGermany
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery Cologne‐Merheim Medical Centre Cologne Germany
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González Posada MA, Biarnés Suñe A, Naya Sieiro JM, Salvadores de Arzuaga CI, Colomina Soler MJ. Damage Control Resuscitation in polytrauma patient. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 66:394-404. [PMID: 31031044 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2019.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Haemorrhagic shock is one of the main causes of mortality in severe polytrauma patients. To increase the survival rates, a combined strategy of treatment known as Damage Control has been developed. The aims of this article are to analyse the actual concept of Damage Control Resuscitation and its three treatment levels, describe the best transfusion strategy, and approach the acute coagulopathy of the traumatic patient as an entity. The potential changes of this therapeutic strategy over the coming years are also described.
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- M A González Posada
- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España.
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España; Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España; Universidad Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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Juffermans NP, Wirtz MR, Balvers K, Baksaas‐Aasen K, van Dieren S, Gaarder C, Naess PA, Stanworth S, Johansson PI, Stensballe J, Maegele M, Goslings JC, Brohi K. Towards patient-specific management of trauma hemorrhage: the effect of resuscitation therapy on parameters of thromboelastometry. J Thromb Haemost 2019; 17:441-448. [PMID: 30609290 PMCID: PMC6850475 DOI: 10.1111/jth.14378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Essentials The response of thromboelastometry (ROTEM) parameters to therapy is unknown. We prospectively recruited hemorrhaging trauma patients in six level-1 trauma centres in Europe. Blood products and pro-coagulants prevent further derangement of ROTEM results. ROTEM algorithms can be used to treat and monitor trauma induced coagulopathy. SUMMARY: Background Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) can detect trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) and is used in transfusion algorithms. The response of ROTEM to transfusion therapy is unknown. Objectives To determine the response of ROTEM profiles to therapy in bleeding trauma patients. Patients/Methods A prospective multicenter study in bleeding trauma patients (receiving ≥ 4 red blood cell [RBC] units) was performed. Blood was drawn in the emergency department, after administration of 4, 8 and 12 RBC units and 24 h post-injury. The response of ROTEM to plasma, platelets (PLTs), tranexamic acid (TXA) and fibrinogen products was evaluated in the whole cohort as well as in the subgroup of patients with ROTEM values indicative of TIC. Results Three hundred and nine bleeding and shocked patients were included. A mean dose of 3.8 g of fibrinogen increased FIBTEM CA5 by 5.2 mm (IQR: 4.1-6.3 mm). TXA administration decreased lysis by 5.4% (4.3-6.5%). PLT transfusion prevented further derangement of parameters of clot formation. The effect of PLTs on EXTEM ca5 values was more pronounced in patients with a ROTEM value indicative of TIC than in the whole cohort. Plasma transfusion decreased EXTEM clotting time by 3.1 s (- 10 s to 3.9 s) in the whole cohort and by 10.6 s (- 45 s to 24 s) in the subgroup of patients with a ROTEM value indicative of TIC. Conclusion The effects of therapy on ROTEM values were small, but prevented further derangement of test results. In patients with ROTEM values indicative of TIC, the efficacy of PLTs and plasma in correcting deranged ROTEM parameters is possibly more robust.
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- Nicole P. Juffermans
- Department of Intensive Care MedicineAmsterdam UMCAcademic Medical CenterAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care MedicineAmsterdam UMCAcademic Medical CenterAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care MedicineAmsterdam UMCAcademic Medical CenterAmsterdamthe Netherlands
- Trauma UnitDepartment of SurgeryAcademic Medical CenterAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of TraumatologyOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
- Department of AnesthesiologyOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
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- Department of Intensive Care MedicineAmsterdam UMCAcademic Medical CenterAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of TraumatologyOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
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- NHS Blood and Transplant/Oxford University Hospitals NHS TrustJohn Radcliffe HospitalOxfordUK
- Radcliffe Department of MedicineUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Trauma CenterCenter for Head and Orthopedics, and Section for Transfusion MedicineCapital Region Blood BankCopenhagen University Hospital RigshospitaletCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Trauma CenterCenter for Head and Orthopedics, and Section for Transfusion MedicineCapital Region Blood BankCopenhagen University Hospital RigshospitaletCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department for Traumatology and Orthopedic SurgeryCologne‐Merheim Medical CenterUniversity of Witten/HerdeckeCologneGermany
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- Trauma UnitDepartment of SurgeryAcademic Medical CenterAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Trauma SciencesBlizard InstituteBarts and the London School of Medicine and DentistryQueen Mary University of LondonLondonUK
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Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading preventable cause of death in patients with multiple injuries. Currently, trauma-induced coagulopathy is seen as an independent disease entity influencing survival. Severely bleeding trauma patients are often treated with classical blood products in predefined ratios (damage control resuscitation). Viscoelasticity-based and target-oriented approaches could possibly be given priority. Viscoelasticity-based diagnostics and therapy enable the qualitative investigation of whole blood and provide therapeutically usable information on initiation, dynamics and sustainability of thrombus formation. Due to the ease of handling and timely results this lends itself as a point-of-care procedure. This article presents the clinical issues with using viscoelastic procedures and current expert recommendations taking the literature into consideration.
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Trauma is a leading cause of death worldwide in persons under 44 years of age, and uncontrolled haemorrhage is the most common preventable cause of death in this patient group. The transfusion management of trauma haemorrhage is unrecognisable from 20 years ago. Changes in clinical practice have been driven primarily by an increased understanding of the pathophysiology of trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC), which is associated with poor clinical outcomes, including a 3- to 4-fold increased risk of death. Targeting this coagulopathy alongside changes to surgical and anaesthetic practices (an overarching strategy known as damage control surgery/damage control resuscitation) has led to a significant reduction in mortality rates over the last two decades. This narrative review will discuss the transfusion practices that are currently used for trauma haemorrhage and the evidence that supports these practices.
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- Nicola S Curry
- Oxford Haemophilia & Thrombosis Centre, Department of Haematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK.,NIHR BRC, Blood Theme, Oxford Centre for Haematology, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Trauma Sciences, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Lvovschi VE. Rédiger un protocole douleur : quelle méthode atraumatique pour l’urgentiste ? ANNALES FRANCAISES DE MEDECINE D URGENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.3166/afmu-2018-0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Les protocoles « antalgie » sont des outils incontournables pour tous les services d’urgence dans le cadre de l’amélioration de la prise en charge de la douleur. Suivre les recommandations d’experts ne peut suffire. Un protocole doit proposer des conduites à tenir ciblées sur des situations définies, validées scientifiquement, adaptées au contexte du service et au personnel concerné, dans un cadre réglementaire et légal précis. Mais l’élaboration d’un protocole peut s’avérer une expérience pénible pour l’urgentiste, même si c’est une des missions extracliniques essentielles à la professionnalisation du métier. Pour le non-algologue, sa conception et sa rédaction peuvent être perçues comme fastidieuses et non prioritaires, mais cette inertie retarde dangereusement la mise à jour de nos stratégies thérapeutiques globales, en particulier en traumatologie. L’optimisation de cette tâche et un gain de temps sont pourtant possibles grâce à un guide méthodologique, des modèles, des documents types, tous accessibles, mais parfois mal référencés : l’expert pourra ainsi consacrer son temps au contenu et à l’adhésion des équipes plutôt qu’à la forme et, in fine, au patient. Une « protocolisation » de l’élaboration de nos protocoles est sans doute le moyen de les réaliser et de les mettre à jour plus efficacement, plus vite et sans douleur. Se doter d’un protocole d’antalgie est en fait une opportunité pour les équipes davantage qu’une contrainte, à condition de proposer une méthodologie adaptée à la culture de la médecine d’urgence, transversale, accessible, priorisée.
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Caspers M, Maegele M, Fröhlich M. Current strategies for hemostatic control in acute trauma hemorrhage and trauma-induced coagulopathy. Expert Rev Hematol 2018; 11:987-995. [PMID: 30433835 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2018.1548929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Introduction: Despite advances in the treatment of severely injured patients that have resulted in overall improved outcomes, uncontrolled hemorrhage still represents the most common cause of preventable death following major injury. While addressing both endo- and exogenous factors that lead to an acute trauma-induced coagulopathy, massive transfusion plays a key role in managing bleeding trauma patients. However, the best practice for hemostatic control including massive transfusion in these patients is still under debate. Areas covered: This review summarizes the current knowledge and clinical practice for hemostatic control including massive transfusion for bleeding trauma patients. The recent literature was reviewed and extended by current guidelines and their underlying evidence was incorporated. Expert commentary: Treatment strategies for bleeding trauma patients are still an area of emerging scientific and clinical interest as advances are likely to translate into improved outcomes including survival. To date, damage control resuscitation principles with ratio-based transfusion of packed red blood cells, plasma and platelets still dominate as "gold standard" of care but goal-directed strategies guided either by conventional coagulation tests or viscoelastic assays may demonstrate a better characterization of the underlying coagulopathy thereby allowing individualized and targeted therapies.
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- Michael Caspers
- a The Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine , Witten/Herdecke University , Cologne , Germany.,b Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC) , Witten/Herdecke University , Cologne , Germany
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- a The Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine , Witten/Herdecke University , Cologne , Germany.,b Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC) , Witten/Herdecke University , Cologne , Germany
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- b Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC) , Witten/Herdecke University , Cologne , Germany
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Margarido C, Ferns J, Chin V, Ribeiro T, Nascimento B, Barrett J, Herer E, Halpern S, Andrews L, Ballatyne G, Chapmam M, Gomes J, Callum J. Massive hemorrhage protocol activation in obstetrics: a 5-year quality performance review. Int J Obstet Anesth 2018; 38:37-45. [PMID: 30509680 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2018.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND A structured approach to hemorrhagic emergencies in obstetrics has gained popularity with the implementation of massive hemorrhage protocols. The trauma literature suggests that routine quality reviews should be in place to improve patient outcomes. The aim of this study was to develop quality indicators and assess compliance by the clinical team. METHODS A multidisciplinary team set the institutional quality indicators for the massive hemorrhage protocol review. A retrospective review of all obstetrical massive hemorrhage protocol activation events from September 2010 to January 2015 was performed. All protocol events occurred before the creation of the quality indicators. Data were retrieved from patient records. RESULTS There were 17 (0.09%) protocol activations for 19 790 deliveries during the study period. All 17 (100%) patients received at least one unit of red blood cells. Overactivation, defined as the transfusion of <2 units of red blood cells, occurred in two cases (12%). Common causes of non-compliance were: 24% (4/17) temperature monitoring, 18% (3/17) lactate measurement, 41% (7/17) arterial blood gas sampling, and 18% (3/17) hemoglobin maintenance within the target range of 55-95 g/L. Admission to intensive care and peripartum hysterectomy occurred in 12 and 5 cases (71% and 29%), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Suboptimal compliance was found in multiple areas, which may be attributable to the low frequency of activation of our massive haemorrhage protocol in obstetrics. The quality targets identified in this report can act as a basis for other institutions developing quality indicators to evaluate performance.
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- C Margarido
- Department of Obstetrics Anaesthesia, Division of Obstetrical Anaesthesia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Obstetrics Anaesthesia, Division of Obstetrical Anaesthesia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics Anaesthesia, Division of Obstetrical Anaesthesia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics Anaesthesia, Division of Obstetrical Anaesthesia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Women and Babies, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Women and Babies, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Phillips JB, Mohorn PL, Bookstaver RE, Ezekiel TO, Watson CM. Hemostatic Management of Trauma-Induced Coagulopathy. Crit Care Nurse 2018; 37:37-47. [PMID: 28765353 DOI: 10.4037/ccn2017476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Trauma-induced coagulopathy is a primary factor in many trauma-related fatalities. Management hinges upon rapid diagnosis of coagulation abnormalities and immediate administration of appropriate hemostatic agents. Use of crystalloids and packed red blood cells has traditionally been the core of trauma resuscitation, but current massive transfusion protocols include combination therapy with fresh frozen plasma and predefined ratios of platelets to packed red blood cells, limiting crystalloid administration. Hemostatic agents such as tranexamic acid, prothrombin complex concentrate, fibrinogen concentrate, and, in cases of refractory bleeding, recombinant activated factor VIIa may also be warranted. Goal-directed resuscitation using viscoelastic tools allows specific component-centered therapy based on individual clotting abnormalities that may limit blood product use and thromboembolic risks and may lead to reduced mortality. Because of the complex management of patients with trauma-induced coagulopathy, critical care nurses must be familiar with the pathophysiology, acute diagnostics, and pharmacotherapeutic options used to treat these patients.
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- Janise B Phillips
- Janise B. Phillips is a critical care pharmacotherapy specialist, Department of Pharmacy Services, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Phillip L. Mohorn is a critical care clinical pharmacy specialist, Department of Pharmacy, Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Spartanburg, South Carolina.,Rebecca E. Bookstaver is a critical care clinical pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.,Tanya O. Ezekiel is a clinical informatics pharmacist, Department of Pharmaceutical Services and Clinical Nutrition, Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, South Carolina.,Christopher M. Watson is chief of surgery, medical director of the surgical-trauma ICU and surgical step down unit, and program director of the surgical critical care fellowship, Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Palmetto Health Richland and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Janise B. Phillips is a critical care pharmacotherapy specialist, Department of Pharmacy Services, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. .,Phillip L. Mohorn is a critical care clinical pharmacy specialist, Department of Pharmacy, Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Spartanburg, South Carolina. .,Rebecca E. Bookstaver is a critical care clinical pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. .,Tanya O. Ezekiel is a clinical informatics pharmacist, Department of Pharmaceutical Services and Clinical Nutrition, Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, South Carolina. .,Christopher M. Watson is chief of surgery, medical director of the surgical-trauma ICU and surgical step down unit, and program director of the surgical critical care fellowship, Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Palmetto Health Richland and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina.
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- Janise B. Phillips is a critical care pharmacotherapy specialist, Department of Pharmacy Services, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Phillip L. Mohorn is a critical care clinical pharmacy specialist, Department of Pharmacy, Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Spartanburg, South Carolina.,Rebecca E. Bookstaver is a critical care clinical pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.,Tanya O. Ezekiel is a clinical informatics pharmacist, Department of Pharmaceutical Services and Clinical Nutrition, Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, South Carolina.,Christopher M. Watson is chief of surgery, medical director of the surgical-trauma ICU and surgical step down unit, and program director of the surgical critical care fellowship, Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Palmetto Health Richland and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Janise B. Phillips is a critical care pharmacotherapy specialist, Department of Pharmacy Services, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Phillip L. Mohorn is a critical care clinical pharmacy specialist, Department of Pharmacy, Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Spartanburg, South Carolina.,Rebecca E. Bookstaver is a critical care clinical pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.,Tanya O. Ezekiel is a clinical informatics pharmacist, Department of Pharmaceutical Services and Clinical Nutrition, Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, South Carolina.,Christopher M. Watson is chief of surgery, medical director of the surgical-trauma ICU and surgical step down unit, and program director of the surgical critical care fellowship, Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Palmetto Health Richland and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Janise B. Phillips is a critical care pharmacotherapy specialist, Department of Pharmacy Services, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Phillip L. Mohorn is a critical care clinical pharmacy specialist, Department of Pharmacy, Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Spartanburg, South Carolina.,Rebecca E. Bookstaver is a critical care clinical pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.,Tanya O. Ezekiel is a clinical informatics pharmacist, Department of Pharmaceutical Services and Clinical Nutrition, Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, South Carolina.,Christopher M. Watson is chief of surgery, medical director of the surgical-trauma ICU and surgical step down unit, and program director of the surgical critical care fellowship, Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Palmetto Health Richland and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
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Flommersfeld S, Mand C, Kühne CA, Bein G, Ruchholtz S, Sachs UJ. Unmatched Type O RhD+ Red Blood Cells in Multiple Injured Patients. Transfus Med Hemother 2018; 45:158-161. [PMID: 29928169 DOI: 10.1159/000485388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Immediate supply of red blood cell (RBC) concentrates is crucial in the initial treatment of exsanguinating patients in the emergency room. General shortage of RhD- RBCs has led to protocols in which patients with unknown blood groups are initially transfused with group O, RhD+ RBCs. Limited data are available regarding the safety of such an approach. Methods Transfusion protocols for all multiple injured patients from the regional polytrauma database were retrospectively analyzed over a period of 5 years. Data on side effects were retrieved from the local safety update registry. Follow-up data were obtained from patients with identified RhD-incompatible transfusions. Results In total, 823 patients were registered as multiple injured in the database. An immediate transfusion of 259 units (mean number of units 4, range 1-6) group O, RhD+ RBCs was initiated in 62 of them. 14 of these patients were RhD- and received 60 units of RhD-incompatible RBCs in the emergency room. In the later course RhD- patients received additional 185 incompatible transfusions (13; 1-31). The overall seroconversion rate was 50%. No adverse outcome due to incompatible transfusion was observed. Conclusions Initial supply with group O, RhD+ RBCs in multiple injured patients appears to be safe. Significant numbers of RhD- units can be saved for use in other patients.
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- Sabine Flommersfeld
- Center for Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, Marburg Campus, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, Campus Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Justus Liebig University, Gießen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, Campus Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Center for Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, Marburg Campus, Marburg, Germany.,Institute for Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Justus Liebig University, Gießen, Germany
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- C. Booth
- Barts Health NHS Trust; London UK
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- Barts Health NHS Trust; London UK
- NHS Blood and Transplant; London UK
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Huijben JA, van der Jagt M, Cnossen MC, Kruip MJHA, Haitsma IK, Stocchetti N, Maas AIR, Menon DK, Ercole A, Maegele M, Stanworth SJ, Citerio G, Polinder S, Steyerberg EW, Lingsma HF. Variation in Blood Transfusion and Coagulation Management in Traumatic Brain Injury at the Intensive Care Unit: A Survey in 66 Neurotrauma Centers Participating in the Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury Study. J Neurotrauma 2017; 35:323-332. [PMID: 28825511 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2017.5194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Our aim was to describe current approaches and to quantify variability between European intensive care units (ICUs) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Therefore, we conducted a provider profiling survey as part of the Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) study. The ICU Questionnaire was sent to 68 centers from 20 countries across Europe and Israel. For this study, we used ICU questions focused on 1) hemoglobin target level (Hb-TL), 2) coagulation management, and 3) deep venous thromboembolism (DVT) prophylaxis. Seventy-eight participants, mostly intensivists and neurosurgeons of 66 centers, completed the ICU questionnaire. For ICU-patients, half of the centers (N = 34; 52%) had a defined Hb-TL in their protocol. For patients with TBI, 26 centers (41%) indicated an Hb-TL between 70 and 90 g/L and 38 centers (59%) above 90 g/L. To treat trauma-related hemostatic abnormalities, the use of fresh frozen plasma (N = 48; 73%) or platelets (N = 34; 52%) was most often reported, followed by the supplementation of vitamin K (N = 26; 39%). Most centers reported using DVT prophylaxis with anticoagulants frequently or always (N = 62; 94%). In the absence of hemorrhagic brain lesions, 14 centers (21%) delayed DVT prophylaxis until 72 h after trauma. If hemorrhagic brain lesions were present, the number of centers delaying DVT prophylaxis for 72 h increased to 29 (46%). Overall, a lack of consensus exists between European ICUs on blood transfusion and coagulation management. The results provide a baseline for the CENTER-TBI study, and the large between-center variation indicates multiple opportunities for comparative effectiveness research.
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- Jilske A Huijben
- Center for Medical Decision Sciences, Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care (Office H-611) and Erasmus MC Stroke Center, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Medical Decision Sciences, Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplants, University of Milan, Milan, Italy, and Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda-Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Division of Anesthesia, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Division of Anesthesia, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Traumatology, Orthopedic Surgery and Sportsmedicine, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC) and the Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany
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- NHS Blood and Transplant/Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy; Neurointensive Care, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST-Monza, Monza, Italy
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- Center for Medical Decision Sciences, Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Medical Decision Sciences, Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Medical Statistics and Bioinformatics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Center for Medical Decision Sciences, Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Queen Mary Hospital; Hong Kong HKSAR
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Maegele M. [Modern coagulation management in bleeding trauma patients : Point-of-care guided administration of coagulation factor concentrates and hemostatic agents]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2017; 114:400-409. [PMID: 28849255 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-017-0337-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Revised: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Uncontrolled bleeding with trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) is still the leading cause of preventable death following severe multiple injury. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are associated with improved outcome. Early individualized goal-directed therapy and the use of point-of-care technology may be superior to empiric and ratio-based therapies with conventional blood products. MATERIALS AND METHODS Selective review of the literature considering current recommendations/expert opinion for coagulation management in bleeding trauma patients via individualized goal-directed therapy and the use of viscoelastic point-of-care (ROTEM®)-guided substitution of coagulation factor concentrates and hemostatic agents. RESULTS The administration of fibrinogen concentrate in bleeding trauma patients may be considered if ROTEM®-FIBTEM A10 < 10 mm (FIBTEM A5 < 9 mm; FIBTEM MCF < 12 mm) and EXTEM A10 < 45 mm (EXTEM A5 < 35 mm; EXTEM MCF < 55 mm); the administration of prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) may be considered if signs of delayed coagulation initiation (ROTEM®-EXTEM CT > 80 s). At this stage, no concluding statement can be made for monitoring or treatment guidance with factor XIII by using point-of-care technology. Viscoelastic assays display high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of hyperfibrinolysis with subsequent administration of an antifibrinolytic. CONCLUSIONS Individualized therapeutic concepts based upon viscoelastic point-of-care (ROTEM®) assays present an alternative to empiric and ratio-based therapies with conventional blood products in bleeding trauma patients and may be associated with reduced need for allogenic blood products and morbidity.
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- Marc Maegele
- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Sporttraumatologie, Kliniken der Stadt Köln-Merheim, Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW/H), Campus Köln-Merheim, Ostmerheimerstr. 200, 51109, Köln, Deutschland. .,Institut für Forschung in der Operativen Medizin (IFOM), Haus 38, Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW/H), Campus Köln-Merheim, Ostmerheimerstr. 200, 51109, Köln, Deutschland.
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Maegele M, Schöchl H, Menovsky T, Maréchal H, Marklund N, Buki A, Stanworth S. Coagulopathy and haemorrhagic progression in traumatic brain injury: advances in mechanisms, diagnosis, and management. Lancet Neurol 2017; 16:630-647. [PMID: 28721927 DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(17)30197-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 200] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Revised: 05/08/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Normal haemostasis depends on an intricate balance between mechanisms of bleeding and mechanisms of thrombosis, and this balance can be altered after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Impaired haemostasis could exacerbate the primary insult with risk of initiation or aggravation of bleeding; anticoagulant use at the time of injury can also contribute to bleeding risk after TBI. Many patients with TBI have abnormalities on conventional coagulation tests at admission to the emergency department, and the presence of coagulopathy is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Further blood testing often reveals a range of changes affecting platelet numbers and function, procoagulant or anticoagulant factors, fibrinolysis, and interactions between the coagulation system and the vascular endothelium, brain tissue, inflammatory mechanisms, and blood flow dynamics. However, the degree to which these coagulation abnormalities affect TBI outcomes and whether they are modifiable risk factors are not known. Although the main challenge for management is to address the risk of hypocoagulopathy with prolonged bleeding and progression of haemorrhagic lesions, the risk of hypercoagulopathy with an increased prothrombotic tendency also warrants consideration.
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- Marc Maegele
- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center, University Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany; Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, University Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, AUVA Trauma Academic Teaching Hospital, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department for Neurosurgery, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, CRH La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Southern Sweden, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The MTA-PTE Clinical Neuroscience MR Research Group, Janos Szentagothai Research Center, Hungarian Brain Research Program, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- NHS Blood and Transplant/Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
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Winearls J, Reade M, Miles H, Bulmer A, Campbell D, Görlinger K, Fraser JF. Targeted Coagulation Management in Severe Trauma: The Controversies and the Evidence. Anesth Analg 2017; 123:910-24. [PMID: 27636575 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000001516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Hemorrhage in the setting of severe trauma is a leading cause of death worldwide. The pathophysiology of hemorrhage and coagulopathy in severe trauma is complex and remains poorly understood. Most clinicians currently treating trauma patients acknowledge the presence of a coagulopathy unique to trauma patients-trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC)-independently associated with increased mortality. The complexity and incomplete understanding of TIC has resulted in significant controversy regarding optimum management. Although the majority of trauma centers utilize fixed-ratio massive transfusion protocols in severe traumatic hemorrhage, a widely accepted "ideal" transfusion ratio of blood to blood products remains elusive. The recent use of viscoelastic hemostatic assays (VHAs) to guide blood product replacement has further provoked debate as to the optimum transfusion strategy. The use of VHA to quantify the functional contributions of individual components of the coagulation system may permit targeted treatment of TIC but remains controversial and is unlikely to demonstrate a mortality benefit in light of the heterogeneity of the trauma population. Thus, VHA-guided algorithms as an alternative to fixed product ratios in trauma are not universally accepted, and a hybrid strategy starting with fixed-ratio transfusion and incorporating VHA data as they become available is favored by some institutions. We review the current evidence for the management of coagulopathy in trauma, the rationale behind the use of targeted and fixed-ratio approaches and explore future directions.
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- James Winearls
- From the *Intensive Care Unit, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia; †Gold Coast University Hospital Critical Care Research Group, Queensland, Australia; ‡Joint Health Command, Australian Defence Force and Burns, Trauma and Critical Care Research Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; §Heart Foundation Research Centre, School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; ∥Trauma Department, Gold Coast University Hospital, Queensland, Australia; ¶Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Essen, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany; #Tem International GmbH, Munich, Germany; and **Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital and University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Maegele M, Gu ZT, Huang QB, Yang H. Updated concepts on the pathophysiology and the clinical management of trauma hemorrhage and coagulopathy. Chin J Traumatol 2017; 20:125-132. [PMID: 28552329 PMCID: PMC5473714 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2017.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Uncontrolled hemorrhage and subsequent trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) are still the principle causes for preventable death after trauma and early detection and aggressive management have been associated with reduced mortality. Despite increasing knowledge about trauma resuscitation, best practice to treat this newly defined entity is still under debate. A synopsis of best current knowledge with reference to the updated European trauma guideline on the management of severe trauma hemorrhage and TIC is presented. The implementation of evidence-based local protocols and algorithms including clinical quality and safety management systems together with parameters to assess key measures of bleeding control and outcome is advocated.
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- Marc Maegele
- Department for Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC), University Witten/Herdecke (UW/H), Campus Cologne-Merheim, Ostmerheimerstr 200, D-51109 Köln, Germany,Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), University Witten/Herdecke (UW/H), Campus Cologne-Merheim, Ostmerheimerstr 200, D-51109 Köln, Germany,Corresponding author. Department for Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC), University Witten/Herdecke (UW/H), Campus Cologne-Merheim, Ostmerheimerstr 200, D-51109 Köln, Germany. Fax: +49 (0)221 89 07 30 85.Department for Trauma and Orthopedic SurgeryCologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC)University Witten/Herdecke (UW/H)Campus Cologne-Merheim, Ostmerheimerstr 200KölnD-51109Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510630, PR China,Department of Pathophysiology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation Research, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation Research, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Department of Intensive Care, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510630, PR China,Department of Pathophysiology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation Research, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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Haemotherapy algorithm for the management of trauma-induced coagulopathy: an Australian perspective. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2017; 30:265-276. [PMID: 28151829 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Recent advances in the understanding of the pathophysiological processes associated with traumatic haemorrhage and trauma-induced coagulopathy have resulted in improved outcomes for seriously injured trauma patients. However, a significant number of trauma patients still die from haemorrhage. This article reviews the various transfusion strategies utilized in the management of traumatic haemorrhage and describes the major haemorrhage protocol (MHP) strategy employed by an Australian trauma centre. RECENT FINDINGS Few topics in trauma resuscitation incite as much debate and controversy as to what constitutes the 'ideal' MHP. There is a widespread geographical and institutional variation in clinical practice. Three strategies are commonly utilized; fixed ratio major haemorrhage protocol (FRMHP), viscoelastic haemostatic assay (VHA)-guided MHP and hybrid MHP. The majority of trauma centres utilize an FRMHP and there is high-level evidence to support the use of high blood product ratios. It can be argued that the FRMHP is too simplistic to be applied to all trauma patients and that the use of VHA-guided MHP with predominant factor concentrate transfusion can allow rapid individualized interventions. In between these two strategies is a hybrid MHP, combining early FRMHP with subsequent VHA-guided transfusion. SUMMARY There are advantages and disadvantages to each of the various MHP strategies and the evidence base to support one above another with any certainty is lacking at this time. One strategy cannot be considered superior to the other and the choice of MHP is dependent on interpretation of the current literature and local institutional logistical considerations. A number of exciting studies are currently underway that will certainly increase the evidence base and help inform clinical practice.
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Maegele M, Nardi G, Schöchl H. Hemotherapy algorithm for the management of trauma-induced coagulopathy: the German and European perspective. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2017; 30:257-264. [PMID: 28085709 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review presents a synopsis of best current knowledge with reference to the updated German and European guidelines and recommendations on the management of severe trauma hemorrhage and trauma-induced coagulopathy as well as a viscoelastic-based treatment algorithm based upon international expert consensus to trigger the administration of hemostatic agents and blood products. RECENT FINDINGS Uncontrolled hemorrhage and trauma-induced coagulopathy are the major causes for preventable death after trauma and early detection and aggressive management have been associated with improved outcomes. However, best practice to treat this newly defined entity is still under debate. In the acute phase, the clinical management usually follows the 'Damage Control Resuscitation' concept, which advocates the empiric administration of blood products in predefined and fixed ratios. As an alternative, several European but also a few US trauma centers have instituted the concept of 'Goal-directed Coagulation Therapy' based upon results obtained from early point-of-care viscoelastic testing. SUMMARY Current guidelines urge for the implementation of evidence-based local protocols and algorithms including clinical quality and safety management systems together with parameters to assess key measures of bleeding control and outcome.
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- Marc Maegele
- aDepartment for Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC) bInstitute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), University Witten/Herdecke (UW/H), Köln, Germany cDepartment for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Ospedali di Rimini e Riccione, AUSL della Romagna, Rimini, Italy dDepartment for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, AUVA Trauma Hospital, Salzburg, Austria
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Selleng K, Jenichen G, Denker K, Selleng S, Müllejans B, Greinacher A. Emergency transfusion of patients with unknown blood type with blood group O Rhesus D positive red blood cell concentrates: a prospective, single-centre, observational study. LANCET HAEMATOLOGY 2017; 4:e218-e224. [PMID: 28389344 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(17)30051-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Revised: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emergency patients with unknown blood type usually receive O Rhesus D negative (RhD-) red blood cell concentrates until their blood group is determined to prevent RhD+ related adverse transfusion reactions. As 85% of individuals are RhD+, this consumption of O RhD- red blood cell concentrates contributes to shortages of O RhD- red blood cell concentrates, sometimes forcing transfusion of known RhD- patients with RhD+ red blood cell concentrates. Here we report the outcome of this transfusion policy transfusing all emergency patients with unknown blood type with O RhD+ red blood cell concentrates. METHODS In this prospective single-centre observational study done between Jan 1, 2001, and Dec 31, 2015, we assessed all consecutive RhD- patients at the University Medicine Greifswald who received RhD+ red blood cell concentrates (emergency patients with unknown blood type; and RhD- patients receiving RhD+ red blood cell concentrates during RhD- red blood cell concentrate shortages). No patients were excluded. The primary endpoint was anti-D allo-immunisation at 2 months follow-up or later. Patients were followed up and tested for immunisation against red blood cell antigens using the direct antiglobulin test and an antibody screen every 3-5 days for 4 weeks or until death, or hospital discharge. Surviving patients were screened for development of anti-D antibodies for up to 12 months (at the predefined timepoints 2, 3, 6, and 12 months) after RhD+ red blood cell transfusion. FINDINGS 437 emergency patients, of whom 85 (20%) were RhD-, received 2836 RhD+ red blood cell concentrates. The overall risk of inducing anti-D antibodies (in all 437 recipients) was 17 (4%, 95% CI 2·44-6·14) of 437 (assuming all patients lost to follow-up developed anti-D allo-immunisation). During this period, 110 known RhD- patients received RhD+ red blood cell concentrates during RhD- red blood cell concentrate shortages. Of these, 29 (26%; 95% CI 19·0-35·3) developed anti-D allo-immunisation (assuming all patients lost to follow-up developed anti-D), which was significantly higher than in the emergency patients with unknown blood type (p<0·0001). INTERPRETATION Transfusing emergency patients with unknown blood type with O RhD+ red blood cell concentrates has a low risk of inducing anti-D antibodies (3-6%), but saves more than 10% of the total O RhD- red blood cell concentrate demand, thereby reducing shortage of O RhD- red blood cell concentrates, the need to transfuse known RhD-patients with RhD+ red blood cell concentrates, and thus the overall risk to induce anti-D allo-immunisation in the population. These findings should be considered for transfusion guidelines. FUNDING University Medicine Greifswald.
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- Kathleen Selleng
- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Heart and Diabetes Center of Mecklenburg and Western Pommerania, Karlsburg, Germany
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany.
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Haemorrhage in the setting of severe trauma is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There is increasing awareness of the important role fibrinogen plays in traumatic haemorrhage. Fibrinogen levels fall precipitously in severe trauma and the resultant hypofibrinogenaemia is associated with poor outcomes. Hence, it has been postulated that early fibrinogen replacement in severe traumatic haemorrhage may improve outcomes, although, to date there is a paucity of high quality evidence to support this hypothesis. In addition there is controversy regarding the optimal method for fibrinogen supplementation. We review the current evidence regarding the role of fibrinogen in trauma, the rationale behind fibrinogen supplementation and discuss current research.
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Balvers K, van Dieren S, Baksaas-Aasen K, Gaarder C, Brohi K, Eaglestone S, Stanworth S, Johansson PI, Ostrowski SR, Stensballe J, Maegele M, Goslings JC, Juffermans NP. Combined effect of therapeutic strategies for bleeding injury on early survival, transfusion needs and correction of coagulopathy. Br J Surg 2017; 104:222-229. [PMID: 28079258 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2016] [Revised: 04/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The combined effects of balanced transfusion ratios and use of procoagulant and antifibrinolytic therapies on trauma-induced exsanguination are not known. The aim of this study was to investigate the combined effect of transfusion ratios, tranexamic acid and products containing fibrinogen on the outcome of injured patients with bleeding. METHODS A prospective multicentre observational study was performed in six level 1 trauma centres. Injured patients who received at least 4 units of red blood cells (RBCs) were analysed and divided into groups receiving a low (less than 1 : 1) or high (1 or more : 1) ratio of plasma or platelets to RBCs, and in receipt or not of tranexamic acid or fibrinogen products (fibrinogen concentrates or cryoprecipitate). Logistic regression models were used to assess the effect of transfusion strategies on the outcomes 'alive and free from massive transfusion' (at least 10 units of RBCs in 24 h) and early 'normalization of coagulopathy' (defined as an international normalized ratio of 1·2 or less). RESULTS A total of 385 injured patients with ongoing bleeding were included in the study. Strategies that were independently associated with an increased number of patients alive and without massive transfusion were a high platelet to RBC ratio (odds ratio (OR) 2·67, 95 per cent c.i. 1·24 to 5·77; P = 0·012), a high plasma to RBC ratio (OR 2·07, 1·03 to 4·13; P = 0·040) and treatment with tranexamic acid (OR 2·71, 1·29 to 5·71; P = 0·009). No strategies were associated with correction of coagulopathy. CONCLUSION A high platelet or plasma to RBC ratio, and use of tranexamic acid were associated with a decreased need for massive transfusion and increased survival in injured patients with bleeding. Early normalization of coagulopathy was not seen for any transfusion ratio, or for use of tranexamic acid or fibrinogen products.
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- K Balvers
- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Anaesthesiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Trauma Sciences, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Trauma Sciences, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- National Health Service (NHS) Blood and Transplant/Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital, and Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Section for Transfusion Medicine, Capital Region Blood Bank, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Transfusion Medicine, Capital Region Blood Bank, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Transfusion Medicine, Capital Region Blood Bank, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department for Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre, University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany
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- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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A Comparison of the Effects of Intraosseous and Intravenous 5% Albumin on Infusion Time and Hemodynamic Measures in a Swine Model of Hemorrhagic Shock. Prehosp Disaster Med 2016; 31:436-42. [PMID: 27210025 DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x16000509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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UNLABELLED Introduction Obtaining intravenous (IV) access in patients in hemorrhagic shock is often difficult and prolonged. Failed IV attempts delay life-saving treatment. Intraosseous (IO) access may often be obtained faster than IV access. Albumin (5%) is an option for prehospital volume expansion because of the absence of interference with coagulation and platelet function. Hypothesis/Problem There are limited data comparing the performance of IO and IV administered 5% albumin. The aims of this study were to compare the effects of tibial IO (TIO) and IV administration of 500 mL of 5% albumin on infusion time and hemodynamic measurements of heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), cardiac output (CO), and stroke volume (SV) in a swine model of hemorrhagic shock. METHODS Sixteen male swine were divided into two groups: TIO and IV. All subjects were anesthetized and a Class III hemorrhage was achieved by exsanguination of 31% of estimated blood volume (EBV) from a femoral artery catheter. Following exsanguination, 500 mL of 5% albumin was administered under pressurized infusion (300 mmHg) by the TIO or IV route and infusion time was recorded. Hemodynamic measurements of HR, MAP, CO, and SV were collected before and after exsanguination and every 20 seconds for 180 seconds during 5% albumin infusion. RESULTS An independent t-test determined that IV 5% albumin infusion was significantly faster compared to IO (P=.01). Mean infusion time for TIO was seven minutes 35 seconds (SD=two minutes 44 seconds) compared to four minutes 32 seconds (SD=one minute 08 seconds) in the IV group. Multivariate Analysis of Variance was performed on hemodynamic data collected during the 5% albumin infusion. Analyses indicated there were no significant differences between the TIO and IV groups relative to MAP, CO, HR, or SV (P>.05). CONCLUSION While significantly longer to infuse 5% albumin by the TIO route, the longer TIO infusion time may be negated as IO devices can be placed more quickly compared to repeated IV attempts. The lack of significant difference between the TIO and IV routes relative to hemodynamic measures indicate the TIO route is a viable route for the infusion of 5% albumin in a swine model of Class III hemorrhage. Muir SL , Sheppard LB , Maika-Wilson A , Burgert JM , Garcia-Blanco J , Johnson AD , Coyner JL . A comparison of the effects of intraosseous and intravenous 5% albumin on infusion time and hemodynamic measures in a swine model of hemorrhagic shock. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2016;31(4):436-442.
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Theusinger OM, Spahn DR. Perioperative blood conservation strategies for major spine surgery. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2015; 30:41-52. [PMID: 27036602 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2015.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Revised: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/20/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Orthopedic surgery, especially spine and spinal deformity surgery, may be associated with high perioperative blood loss. In order to reduce the risk of excessive blood loss and unnecessary blood transfusions, strategies such as Patient Blood Management including goal-directed coagulation management have been developed. RECENT FINDINGS Adverse effects of allogeneic blood transfusions have been shown for most surgical fields including orthopedic surgery. Several efforts have been made to increase the preoperative red blood cell (RBC) mass, to reduce the intraoperative blood loss, and to use restrictive transfusion triggers in order to minimize or avoid RBC transfusions. Measures to reduce intraoperative blood loss include new surgical techniques, use of cell salvage where possible, bedside coagulation management with point-of-care devices, substitution of coagulation factors, antifibrinolytic agents, and desmopressin, induced hypotension, and avoidance of hypothermia. SUMMARY Blood conservation in spinal surgery is a multidisciplinary approach and the efficacy of most single measures has been shown. Cost-effectiveness and the benefits of long-term patient outcomes are the subjects of current and future research.
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- Oliver M Theusinger
- Institute of Anesthesiology, University and University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University and University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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