Combination of blood lactate level with assessment of blood consumption (ABC) scoring system: A more accurate predictor of massive transfusion requirement

Combination of blood lactate level with assessment of blood consumption (ABC) scoring system: A more accurate predictor of massive transfusion requirement

Purpose: Exsanguination is the most common leading cause of death in trauma patients. The massive transfusion (MT) protocol may influence therapeutic strategies and help provide blood components in timely manner. The assessment of blood consumption (ABC) score is a popular MT protocol but has low pr...

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Main Authors: Wongsakorn Chaochankit, Osaree Akaraborworn, Burapat Sangthong, Komet Thongkhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-04-01
Series:Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1008127517302468

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