CanadiEM MVP Infographic Series - By Lauren Beals - July 5, 2019
Transfusion of Plasma, Platelets, and Red Blood Cells in a 1:1:1 vs a 1:1:2 Ratio: The PROPPR Randomized Clinical Trial
"20-40% of trauma deaths after hospital admission involve massive hemorrhage, a devastating outcome potentially avoided with good rapid hemorrhage control. Rapid hemorrhage control is best achieved by the timely delivery of plasma, platelets, and packed red blood cells in a balanced ratio, to replace ongoing losses without encouraging coagulopathy. This is most often seen in the context of a massive transfusion protocol activation.
For a quick refresher on MTP check out Blood and Clots here..."
