Massive transfusion for hemorrhagic shock: what every critical care nurse needs to know

Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
Susan Thibeault

Abstract

Massive transfusion is defined as complete replacement of a patient's blood volume or approximately 10 units of packed red blood cells within a 24-hour period or one red blood cells volume in 24 hours for a pediatric patient. This article reviews the most recent understanding and recommendations in massive transfusion along with the unintended consequences in the management of patients with profound hemorrhage.

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