Massive transfusion protocol (MTP) Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of Massive transfusion. (2)
What is the approximate blood volume/kg in adults?
A
- Transfusion of half of one blood volume in 4 hours or more than one blood volume in 24 hours
- Transfusion of more than 40 mL/kg of blood
- Approximate blood volume in adults is 70 mL/kg