Massive transfusion is a crucial stabilizing measure for severely bleeding trauma patients, characterized by rapid and high blood product use. To manage this effectively, so-called massive transfusion protocols are widely adopted. These hospital-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) enhance medical care and logistics while reducing the workload on treatment teams. These benefits also offer opportunities in military settings. This article discusses the unique aspects and challenges of massive transfusion in a military context, as well as the advantages of implementing massive transfusion protocols.
Hashemian et al. (Thu,) studied this question.