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Module 4: Thoracic Injuries

Segment 11: Trauma Transfusion



  • ACS Best Practices Guideline: Massive Transfusion in Trauma
  • Transfusion prediction tools
  • Massive transfusion/massive hemorrhage protocol (activation, administration, documentation)
  • Whole blood transfusion
  • Rapid transfuser/fluid warmer setup and management (Level I, Belmont, Hotline, etc.)
  • Non-emergent blood transfusion protocol (checking, administering, vital signs)
  • Transfusion reaction protocol and transfusion-related complications (e.g., TRALI, TACO)