BACKGROUND While massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) are associated with decreased
mortality in adult trauma patients, there is limited research on the impact of MTP on pediatric …

BACKGROUND Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) to address hemorrhage are
understudied in children. The objective was to determine the effect of MTP implementation …

BACKGROUND Massive transfusion (MT) in pediatric patients remains poorly defined.
Using the largest existing registry of transfused pediatric trauma patients, we sought a data …

BACKGROUND Pediatric massive blood transfusions occur widely at hospitals across the
nation; however, there are limited data on pediatric massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) …

BACKGROUND Early and accurate identification of pediatric trauma patients who will
receive massive transfusion (MT) is not well established. We developed the ABCD (defined …

Background Trauma is the leading cause of pediatric mortality in the United States. Often,
these patients require supermassive transfusion (SMT), which we define as receipt of> 80 …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify an optimal definition of massive
transfusion (MT) in civilian pediatric trauma. Methods Severely injured children (age≤ 18 …

Abstract Background/Purpose Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) are considered
valuable in pediatric trauma. Important questions regarding the survival benefit and optimal …

Background Massive transfusion (MT) in pediatric trauma has been described in combat
populations and other single institutions studies. We aim to define the incidence of MT in a …

Background Treatment of severe hemorrhage focuses on the control of bleeding and
intravascular volume expansion through massive transfusion (MT). This study aimed to …