Whole-blood transfusion has recently gained favor in the management of severe hemorrhage; however, data from large clinical trials evaluating its clinical effectiveness and safety are lacking. We ...
A strategy of administering a transfusion only when the hemoglobin level falls below 7 or 8 g per deciliter has been widely adopted. However, patients with acute myocardial infarction may benefit from ...
PLAINFIELD, Ind. — Paramedics in Plainfield now have the equipment and training needed to deliver blood transfusions to critically injured patients before they reach the hospital. The program went ...