Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

Episode 31: Massive Transfusion with Dr. Stephen Freiberg

Feb 2, 2017
Dr. Stephen Freiberg, a chief resident, discusses the highlights of massive transfusion in anesthesia settings, covering when and how to do it, complications, and management strategies. The podcast addresses issues like hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypothermia, coagulopathy in trauma patients, and transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO). It emphasizes the importance of standardized protocols, early initiation of transfusion, and implementing massive transfusion protocols in trauma resuscitation.
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