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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: Blood Transfusions

Feb 9, 2023
Exploration of the history of blood transfusions, the survival advantage of whole blood transfusions in trauma patients, and the incorporation of whole blood transfusion in standard medical procedures. Advanced techniques like Rotem and Teg for guiding resuscitation, importance of blood products in trauma care, and comparison of use in military and civilian settings.
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Quick takeaways

  • Whole blood transfusion improves survival in severe hemorrhage trauma patients.
  • Balanced resuscitation with blood components and targeted therapy enhances trauma patient outcomes.

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History of Blood Transfusions

The podcast delves into the history of blood transfusions, starting with early claims of transfusions in the Incan Empire, moving through experiments in France and England with animal-to-human transfusions in the 1600s, and the discovery of blood groups in the early 1900s by Karl Landsteiner and subsequent advancements in intraoperative transfusions and the development of blood banks.

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