Military Prehospital Use of Low Titer Group O Whole Blood

J Spec Oper Med. 2018 Spring;18(1):15-18. doi: 10.55460/FYTI-EA5O.

Abstract

The military's use of whole-blood transfusions is not new but has recently received new emphasis by the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Committee. US Army units are implementing a systematic approach to obtain and use whole blood on the battlefield. This case report reviews the care of the first patient to receive low titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) transfusion, using a new protocol.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arm Injuries / therapy
  • Blood Group Antigens*
  • Blood Transfusion*
  • Emergency Medical Services / methods*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Groin / injuries
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Military Personnel*
  • United States
  • Wounds, Gunshot / surgery
  • Wounds, Gunshot / therapy*

Substances

  • Blood Group Antigens