Blood Products and Utilization of Blood for Mass Hemorrhage-Video: Blood Products

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In this video, the speaker discusses various topics related to blood transfusion and its application in trauma patients. The speaker begins by introducing herself and explaining the name change of her organization from United Blood Services to Vitalant. She then provides an overview of blood products and their utilization in transfusion with trauma patients. The three most commonly used blood components, red cells, plasma, and platelet, are discussed. The speaker highlights the importance of early infusion of plasma to prevent coagulopathy in trauma patients. She also discusses the challenges and considerations for utilizing type O-negative red cells and the use of alternative plasma types. The speaker then talks about platelet transfusion and its role in preventing bleeding and supporting hemostasis. Next, the speaker introduces the concept of whole blood transfusion and its benefits in the context of massive hemorrhage. She discusses the challenges associated with managing whole blood inventory and the need for policies and procedures to determine safe use. The speaker concludes by sharing information about the utilization of whole blood and blood components in the aftermath of a mass casualty event, particularly the Las Vegas shooting in October 2017. She compares the component usage in different events and highlights potential factors that influenced the usage patterns.

Keywords

blood transfusion

trauma patients

red cells

plasma

platelet

coagulopathy

whole blood transfusion