Hemostatic resuscitation for massive bleeding: the paradigm of plasma and platelets--a review of the current literature

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Continued hemorrhage remains a major contributor of mortality in massively transfused patients and controversy regarding the optimal management exists. Recent studies indicate a possible survival benefit in patients receiving a higher ratio of plasma and platelets (PLTs) to red blood cells (RBCs) than what is recommended in current transfusion guidelines.
Original languageEnglish
JournalTransfusion
Volume50
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)701-10
Number of pages10
ISSN0041-1132
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2010

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