Abstract
BackgroundThe benefit of a balanced resuscitation in low volume transfusions remains unclear This study is aimed at characterizing blood product ratios in this cohort. MethodsA retrospective analysis (2017–2019) of the ACS TQIP was performed to identify adult trauma patients who received ≥1 unit of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) 4 and 24 h after admission. Blood products received were used to calculate plasma and platelet ratios. ResultsPlasma and platelet ratios were closer to the target 1:1 ratio for ≤4 units pRBCs. Plasma and platelet ratios increased for those receiving ≤10 units pRBCs, demonstrating increasingly unbalanced resuscitation. Transfusion ratios were unbalanced for those receiving ≥5 units pRBC. ConclusionTransfusion ratios were closer to the desired transfusion ratio for low volume blood product resuscitation. In those receiving ≥5 units pRBC, plasma and platelet ratios were not balanced. The optimal transfusion ratio in low volume trauma resuscitation is unknown.
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