The Basics - Field Blood Transfusions

Let's cut to the chase about field blood transfusion. Dr. Andrew Cap came on the PFC Podcast to drop some knowledge. We talked about a high-stakes op in Afghanistan where two soldiers suffered intense injuries. First patient? Lost both legs and showed clear signs of shock. Second guy? Shot in the gut and leg, started strong but slowly faded out. Dr. Cap then gave us the rundown on resuscitation. Key points: control bleeding first, whole blood is the MVP for treatment, but sometimes, there ain't enough to go around. So we talked alternatives like starches and crystalloids. However, normal saline? Originally for cholera, not ideal for trauma. Oh, and calcium plays a bigger role than you might think. TXA? Super useful for clot stability, but blood circulation's the real deal. Prioritize, act fast, and always be prepared to adapt. Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast. deltadevteam.com For more content go to www.prolongedfieldcare.org Consider supporting us: patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective