Use of whole blood deployment programs for mass casualty incidents: South Texas experience in regional response and preparedness

CONCLUSION Multiple studies have shown the association of early blood product resuscitation and improved mortality, with WB being the ideal resuscitative product for many. The ongoing efforts in South Texas serve as a model for development of similar programs throughout the country to reduce preventable deaths. This event represents the first ever successful deployment of WB to the site of an MCI related to a school shooting in the modern era. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; Level V.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: PTS 2022 Source Type: research