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Pre-hospital blood transfusion in trauma patients

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Expiry Date
: 31/12/2027
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This study compares scoring systems used to identify patients that need pre-hospital blood transfusions.

Keywords: Transfusion, Pulse pressure, Trauma, Shock index, Pre-hospital

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article was to compare specific scoring systems used to identify trauma patients that require pre-hospital blood transfusions. The study aimed to determine if these scores are valid and accurate tools to make this identification outside of the hospital.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. PHBT (Pre-hospital blood transfusion) 
  2. Scoring systems 
  3. Haemorrhagic shock.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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