Open AccessWhole Blood for Resuscitation of Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock in Adults
Author(s) -
Allison R. Jones,
James Miller,
Jan O. Jansen,
Henry E. Wang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced emergency nursing journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1931-4493
pISSN - 1931-4485
DOI - 10.1097/tme.0000000000000376
Subject(s) - medicine , resuscitation , hemorrhagic shock , shock (circulatory) , traumatic shock , intensive care medicine , blood transfusion , platelet , emergency medicine , medical emergency , surgery
Injured patients with traumatic hemorrhagic shock often require resuscitation with transfusion of red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Resuscitation with whole blood (WB) has been used in military settings, and its use is increasingly common in civilian practice. We provide an overview of the benefits and challenges, guidelines, and unanswered questions related to the use of WB in the treatment of civilian trauma-related hemorrhage. Implications for advanced practice nurses and nursing staff are also discussed.