SCCM Resource Library-Review of Guidelines for Hemostatic Resuscitation for Life-Threatening Traumatic Bleeding in Children

Review of Guidelines for Hemostatic Resuscitation for Life-Threatening Traumatic Bleeding in Children

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The speaker reviews recent guidelines for managing life-threatening traumatic hemorrhage, particularly in pediatric cases, highlighting the unique challenges children face compared to adults. Differences include delayed hypotension in children, complicating resuscitation strategies. The importance of multi-center studies is emphasized due to low occurrence rates of massive transfusion needs in children. Recommendations include favoring blood products over crystalloids, maintaining high plasma and platelet to RBC ratios, and utilizing whole blood and viscoelastic monitoring when possible. The necessity for early intervention, improved recognition, and research for hemorrhagic shock is underscored, particularly focusing on prehospital care and resuscitation strategies.

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45-Minute Session | Pediatric Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock Consensus Conference Recommendations and Research Priorities

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Membership Level Professional

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Year 2024

Keywords

pediatric traumatic hemorrhage

multi-center studies

blood products

resuscitation strategies

prehospital care

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