creation date: 2026-04-06 00:15
tags: InterventionsIncomplete
Massive Transfusion Protocol
Overview
Massive transfusion refers to either:
- Replacement of >1 blood volume in 24 hours
-
50% of blood volume in 4 hours (approximately 70 mL/kg in adult)
- Transfusion of >40 mL/kg in children
Indications
A massive transfusion protocol should be used