The role of massive transfusion protocols in obstetrics

Luis D. Pacheco; George R. Saade; Maged M. Costantine; Steven L. Clark; Gary D.V. Hankins

doi:10.1055/s-0032-1322511

The role of massive transfusion protocols in obstetrics

Luis D. Pacheco, George R. Saade, Maged M. Costantine, Steven L. Clark, Gary D.V. Hankins

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Abstract

Obstetric hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. New concepts involving the pathophysiology of hemorrhage have been described and include early activation of both the protein C and fibrinolytic pathways. New tendencies in hemorrhage treatment include the use of hemostatic resuscitation. Massive transfusion protocols involve the early utilization of blood products and limit the traditional approach of early massive crystalloid based resuscitation. The evidence behind hemostatic resuscitation is still limited.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-4
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Journal of Perinatology
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1322511
State	Published - 2013

Keywords

hemostasis
massive transfusion
obstetric hemorrhage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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