Massive Transfusion Resuscitation

doi:2013.3.2.49

J Acute Care Surg > Volume 3(2); 2013 > Article

Review Article

Journal of Surgical Critical Care 2013;3(2):49-52.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17479/jacs.2013.3.2.49 Published online October 20, 2013.

Massive Transfusion Resuscitation

외상 환자의 대량 출혈

경규혁

Department of Emergency Medicine, Trauma Center, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea

Abstract

Hemorrhage is a major contributor of mortality and a major cause of potentially preventable deaths. Massive hemorrhage is associated with tissue hypoperfusion and tissue hypoxia. Transfusion is an essential treatment to restore blood loss, but it can cause fatal complications. It is a key element to minimize hemorrhage by early detection and hemostatic resuscitation, which prevents complications and adverse effects of massive transfusion in traumatized patients with massive hemorrhage. (J Acute Care Surg 2013;3:49-52)

Key Words: Massive transfusion, Massive bleeding, Lethal triad