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Table 9.2 Common emergency medication doses in children
Medication Dose
Adenosine 0.1mg/kg IV rst dose (max 6mg)
Amiodarone (VF/VT
arrest)
Atropine sulfate 0.02mg/kg IV (min 0.1mg, max
Calcium chloride (10%) 10–20mg/kg IV
Calcium gluconate (10%) 15–60mg/kg IV
Diazepam 0.5–1.0mg/kg IV
Dobutamine 2–20mcg/kg/min IV
Dopamine 2–5mcg/kg/min IV (>15mcg/kg/min
Epinephrine (asystole/
PEA arrest)
Epinephrine infusion 0.1mcg/kg/min IV, then titrate (range:
Lidocaine 1mg/kg IV push
Magnesium sulfate 25–50mcg/kg IV over 10–20min
Morphine sulfate 0.1mg/kg IV
Midazolam 0.1mg/kg IV (max 5mg)
Naloxone 0.1mg/kg IV (if less than 5years old
Pancuronium 0.1–0.2mg/kg IV
Sodium bicarbonate 1–4mEq/kg IV
Succinylcholine 2.0mg/kg (if<10kg)
Thiopental 4–6mg/kg IV
Vecuronium 0.2mg/kg IV
VF ventricular brillation, VT ventricular tachycardia, PEA pulseless
electrical activity
rapid push
0.2mg/kg IV second dose (max
12mg)
5mg/kg IV (max 15mg/kg/day)
0.5mg)
0.04mg/kg IV for second dose
for alpha effect)
0.01mg/kg IV rst dose (repeat
Q3–5min during CPR)
0.1–1mcg/kg/min)
20–50mcg/kg/min IV
(max 2g)
or 20kg)
2mg IV (if greater than 5years or
20kg)
1.0–1.5mg/kg (if>10kg)
which should be rapidly treated with needle decompression
at the second intercostal space at the mid-clavicular line versus emergency thoracostomy tube placement. Children are
diaphragmatic breathers, and therefore, gastric distension
can be an unrecognized contributor to respiratory distress,
especially in the young child who is distended from swallowing air while crying. If concerned about gastric distension, a nasogastric tube (or orogastric tube in very young
children who are obligate nose-breathers) should be placed
to decompress the stomach.
9.4.5 C=Circulation (Hemorrhage Control)
Hemorrhage is the most common etiology of shock in
trauma, but do not overlook obstructive etiologies (cardiac
tamponade and tension pneumothorax) and distributive etiologies (neurogenic shock).
Assessment of volume status and shock is difcult in the
child. Children have impressive physiologic reserve and can
maintain SBP until late-stage hypovolemic shock (>30%
blood loss). As in adults, tachycardia, tachypnea, altered
level of consciousness, and poor peripheral perfusion (mottled cool extremities, weak thready pulses, narrowed pulse
pressure, delayed capillary rell) are early and important
signs of hypotensive shock.
Establishing vascular access in an injured child is a priority and can be challenging. Peripheral IVs are ideal, but after
two unsuccessful attempts, an intraosseous line (IO) should
be considered. IO lines offer a quick and reliable alternative
for high-volume infusion of any uid (crystalloid, blood
products), and medications, including pressors. An IO line is
placed in the anteromedial tibia, 2–3cm distal to the tibial
tuberosity after a quick skin prep for sterility (Fig. 9.2),
avoiding wounds, fractures, or infected/burned skin. IO lines
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Table 9.3 Fluid management in children
Resuscitation uids (NS or LR)
If hypotension or signs
of shock
Daily maintenance uid requirements (D5 1/2NS or D10 1/2NS)
Weight<10kg 100mL/kg/day
Weight 11–20kg 1000mL+50mL/kg/day (for every kg
Weight>20kg 1500mL+20mL/kg/day (for every kg
Bolus 20mL/kg. Then switch to blood
product transfusions (10mL/kg)
over 10)
over 20)
should be placed with a single attempt—multiple holes can
lead to leakage of uids and resultant compartment syndrome. Denitive IV access can also be obtained with a central line in the femoral vein (the preferred location in a
pediatric patient, under US guidance if available) or a peripheral vein cutdown (i.e., saphenous vein).
Initial uid resuscitation is indicated when there are signs
of hypovolemic shock. Initial bolus consists of 20mL/kg of
warmed normal saline or lactated Ringer’s solution. Updated
2019 ATLS guidelines now recommend all further resuscitation be via balanced 10–20mL/kg boluses of pRBC, FFP,
and platelets. Balanced resuscitation, though demonstrating
survival advantage in adults, has yet to be supported by the
limited available data in pediatric populations. If crossmatched, type-specic blood is not immediately available,
O-negative blood is indicated. Once resuscitated, maintenance uid requirements (Table9.3) can be estimated using
the “4–2–1” rule and should be administered as D5 1/2NS
(or D10 1/2NS for neonates). The “4–2–1” rule estimates
hourly uid requirements and is calculated=4mL/kg/h (for
the rst 10kg)+2mL/kg/h (second 10kg)+1mL/kg/h (all
subsequent kg).
As in adults, hemodynamic instability in a trauma patient
is considered hemorrhagic shock in a child until proven otherwise and must be controlled expeditiously. Notably,
extended focused abdominal sonography in trauma (eFAST)
is less reliable in pediatric populations and thus a negative
eFAST exam should not dissuade the provider from obtaining further cross-sectional imaging if concern for injury is
present. In contrast to adults with closed head injuries, in an
infant, prior to suture closure of the skull, intracranial hemorrhage may produce hemodynamic instability. Adjunctive
treatment with antibrinolytics such as tranexamic acid
(TXA) has come into routine use in the adult trauma population. Data now suggests that TXA may have similar hemostatic benets in pediatric trauma patients with hemorrhagic
shock, likely with a low-risk prole, though more pediatricspecic data is needed and routine pre-hospital administration, such as is often done in adult patients, is not
recommended at this time. Dosing for children over the age
of 12 is the same as adults (1g loading dose, then an additional 1 g given over 8 h), while younger children should
Table 9.4
Eye opening
4 Spontaneous Spontaneous
3 To verbal stimuli To verbal stimuli
2 To pain only To pain only
1 None None
Verbal response
5 Coos and babbles Oriented, appropriate
4 Irritable cries Confused
3 Cries to pain Inappropriate words
2 Moans to pain Incomprehensible
1 None None
Motor response
6 Moves spontaneously and
5 Withdraws to touch Localizes painful stimuli
4 Withdraws in response to pain Withdraws in response to
3 Abnormal exion posture in
2 Abnormal extension posture in
1 None None
a
If a patient is intubated, unconscious, or preverbal, the most important
part of this scale is motor response and should be closely evaluated
Modied Glasgow coma scale in children
Infant Child
sounds
a
purposefully
response to pain
response to pain
Obeys commands
pain
Flexion in response to
pain
Extension in response to
pain
receive a weight-based dose (15mg/kg loading dose, and
infusion of 2mg/kg/h for 8h).
9.4.6 D=Disability (Neurologic Assessment)
Head injury accounts for the highest degree of morbidity and
mortality in children and is the principal determinant of
patient outcomes. However, on the whole, children have
more frequent and robust recovery from even serious head
injury, when compared to similar injuries in adults. Therefore,
careful attention to preventing secondary injury and maximizing tissue perfusion to the brain can greatly improve outcome. These secondary insults include ischemia, hypoxia,
hypotension, hyperthermia, hypercapnia, acidosis, and
increased intracranial pressure. The Glasgow Coma Scale is
modied in young children who are preverbal to measure
neurologic function and prognosis. The motor response scale
tends to provide the most reliable assessment of function in a
preverbal or intubated child (Table9.4).
9.4.7 E=Exposure forSecondary Survey
In preparation for the secondary survey, the child must be
exposed completely for a complete head-to-toe physical
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body surface area to volume ratio and therefore lose heat
quickly. The prudent use of warm uids, forced-air warming
blankets, warming lights, and warm ambient room temperature can prevent heat loss in a child.
9.5 Secondary Survey
Children are more prone to multisystem trauma due to their
small body size and more compliant body (less protective
bones, muscle, and fat of the torso). They can sustain internal
injuries without signicant external signs of trauma. Careful
attention to a bruise on the abdominal wall resulting from a
bicycle handlebar should lead to a more thorough investigation of the abdomen—a classic mechanism for pancreatic
injury. A lap belt mark across the abdomen may raise concerns of lumbar spine fracture (Chance fracture), with an
associated risk of small bowel injury.
9.6 Diagnostic Modalities
Physical examination in a child can be technically challenging, and adjunct diagnostic modalities and imaging may be
used to provide additional information in the evaluation of a
pediatric trauma patient. Screening C-spine and AP chest
radiographs can help diagnose fractures, dislocations, hemo-/
pneumothorax, and mediastinal injury. AP pelvic lms are of
limited utility in the pediatric population but can be considered in select circumstances, though if suspicion for pelvic
injury is high, CT imaging should be obtained. Extended
focused assessment with sonography in trauma (e-FAST)
exam can be performed quickly and exposes the patient to no
potential harm from delay or ionizing radiation. However,
the higher incidence of solid organ injury without free uid
in pediatric populations renders e-FAST a less sensitive
modality in children than in adults, and should not be used in
isolation to rule out intra-abdominal injury when there is a
clinical suspicion of signicant injury. Sensitivity of e-FAST
in pediatric populations is reported as 40–90% and specicity of 79–100%. Of course, a standard battery of laboratory
tests, including a type & cross, liver function tests, blood gas,
complete blood count and metabolic panel, is useful in the
diagnosis and treatment of the injured child.
capability; injuries of different chronological age (bruises or
fractures at different stages of healing); delay in seeking
medical care; sharply demarcated burns (scald); injuries
related to bite marks, cigarette burns, rope marks, or involving perineal/genital region; multiple subdural, subarachnoid,
or retinal hemorrhages without external signs of trauma
(shaken baby syndrome); or multiple rib fractures (especially
of different stages of healing). Specialty consultations should
be initiated, including skeletal survey and ophthalmologic
exams, when suspicion for non-accidental trauma is
present.
Important Points
• ATLS is similar in adults and children, but there are some
key physiologic and anatomic differences in children that
are important to remember.
• Blunt trauma (i.e., handlebar) can produce injuries that
resemble penetrating injuries (i.e., bowel perforation) in
children with compliant abdominal walls.
• Broselow Pediatric Resuscitation Tape helps estimate a
child’s weight to determine device size and medication
doses.
• Cardiac arrest is often of respiratory etiology in a child.
Use a Miller blade for intubation and an ETT the size of
the child’s pinkie nger.
• Gastric distension can cause respiratory distress in children who swallow air while crying, because they are diaphragmatic breathers. Place nasogastric tube (orogastric
in infants who are obligate nose-breathers) to
decompress.
• Children have impressive physiologic reserve and maintain BP until severe blood loss (>30%). Lowest acceptable SBP=(Age×2)+70mmHg.
• Intraosseous line may be placed for emergency vascular
access if peripheral IVs are not possible.
• Crystalloid bolus = 20 mL/kg. Blood transfusion
“unit”=10mL/kg.
• e-FAST exam has limited value in a pediatric trauma
patient.
• Many solid organ injuries in children can safely be managed nonoperatively.
• Suspect non-accidental trauma when the story does not
add up.
9.7 Non-accidental Trauma
Non-accidental trauma is the leading cause of trauma in children and often goes unrecognized. Suspect non-accidental
trauma in certain specialized circumstances: discrepancy
between the reported history and physical exam ndings;
injuries are not consistent with an infant’s developmental
Evaluation and treatment of the pediatric trauma patient
have some key differences from the adult patient. Blunt
trauma is the most common mechanism of injury, but because
of abdominal wall compliance, it can produce injuries that
resemble penetrating mechanisms (i.e., handlebar injury producing small bowel perforation). Cardiac arrest is most often
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rapid sequence intubation. Nasogastric tube decompression
can relieve respiratory distress from gastric distension in a
crying child who has swallowed air. Children have impressive physiologic reserve and can maintain SBP until severe
blood loss (>30%), so providers should not be falsely reassured by normal blood pressure. Intraosseous line is an
excellent source of vascular access when peripheral IVs cannot be established. If there are signs of hypovolemia, a bolus
of crystalloid (20 mL/kg) may be administered while
assessing response. According to 2019 guidelines, subsequent volume resuscitation should be with blood products
(10mL/kg). Many solid organ injuries in children can safely
be managed nonoperatively. A high index of suspicion for
non-accidental trauma must be maintained by any practitioner caring for pediatric trauma patients.
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10.1 Physiology
10.1.1 Fluid Compartments
The amount of total body water differs with age and gender.
The “average” 70-kg male is approximately 60% or 42L
(since 1kg=1L of water) of water. Two-thirds of that water
is intracellular and one-third is extracellular. Of the 14L of
extracellular uid, about one-third of this volume, or 4.7L,
is intravascular volume. It is this uid that is referred to as
the circulating blood volume. Most of the oxygen-carrying
capacity is within erythrocytes rather than in the uid itself,
but without sufcient volume to distribute this red cell mass,
effective delivery of oxygen ceases. As a result, appropriate
volume resuscitation after hemorrhage is necessary to ensure
adequate oxygen delivery (Fig.10.1).
10.1.2 Response toAcute Hemorrhage
Each of these uid volumes, the intravascular, the interstitial,
and the intracellular, is in equilibrium; however, disturbances
such as acute blood loss result in uid shifts in attempt to
maintain effective circulating volume. Compensatory mechanisms, such as vasoconstriction and increased heart rate, are
the physiologic responses to blood loss in order to maintain
cardiac output. Catecholamine release immediately stimu- lates increase in the peripheral vascular resistance, leading to
S. Tam (*)
Department of Surgery, University of Utah,
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
e-mail: sophia.tam@hsc.utah.edu
L. Senekjian
Division of Trauma and Critical Care, University of California San
Francisco—East Bay, Oakland, CA, USA
e-mail: lsenekjian@alamedahealthsystem.org
R. Nirula
Section of Burns/Trauma/Critical Care, University of Utah,
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
e-mail: r.nirula@hsc.utah.edu
Fig. 10.1 Body uid compartments. Distribution of total body water
increased diastolic pressure and reduced pulse pressure
while simultaneously increasing heart rate. Histamine, bradykinin, β-endorphins, prostanoids, and cytokines directly
impact vascular permeability and increase vasoconstriction.
Intravascular uid is preferentially shunted to the heart,
brain, and kidneys and away from the viscera and muscle. At
the cellular level, inadequate oxygen due to poor tissue perfusion changes energy production to anaerobic metabolism
which initially leads to metabolic acidosis and end-organ
damage. End-organ damage causes a systemic inammatory
response syndrome (SIRS), increasing vascular permeability, which causes uid leak and increased hypotension.
60% water
70 kg male
1
_
3
ECF
2
_
ICF
3
2
/
Interstitial fluid
3
1
Intravascular fluid
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3
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Hypoperfusion also leads to increased thrombomodulin
which complexes with thrombin, leading to protein C activation. Decreased available thrombin leads to less brinogen
cleavage and platelet activation, contributing to traumainduced coagulopathy (TIC) potentiating hemorrhage.
Compensatory vasoconstriction of renal afferent arterioles results in decreased capillary hydrostatic forces, reducing uid loss from the intravascular space into the interstitial
space. Increases in plasma oncotic pressure secondary to
reduced renal ltration increase the amount of water that diffuses from the interstitial to the intravascular space.
Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis
increases sodium retention, which facilitates renal uid
retention. Angiotensin also increases systemic vascular tone,
which contributes to the reduced capillary hydrostatic forces.
Decreased pressure in the atria and increased plasma oncotic
pressure stimulate the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
from the posterior pituitary. ADH acts to increase renal distal
tubule permeability to water through the production and
placement of aquaporins in the luminal membrane, resulting
in increased water retention.
10.2 Hemorrhagic Shock
Hemorrhagic shock is classied based on the volume of
blood lost from the circulation and the resulting disturbances
in hemodynamics observed. It is important to remember that
hemorrhage may be more than what is easily appreciated as
external blood loss. Blood loss into potential spaces such as
the hemithorax, abdomen, and retroperitoneum can reach
life-threatening levels without appreciable external loss. The
degree of hemorrhagic shock correlates with clinical signs;
however, these signs may not be readily apparent in the
elderly due to blunted physiologic response or medications
as well as other subpopulations such as athletes and children
(Table10.1). These clinical signs can help estimate the volume of blood lost and resuscitative needs as a starting point,
but the amount and type of volume resuscitation ultimately
are dictated by the patient’s physiologic response. Identifying
and controlling the source of hemorrhage through appropriate diagnostic means such as chest/pelvic radiographs and
extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma
(eFAST) while initiating resuscitation, is the cornerstone of
traumatic hemorrhagic shock management.
Table 10.1 ATLS classication of hemorrhagic shock
Parameter Class I Class II Class III Class IV
Volume of
blood loss
% of total
blood
volume
Heart rate >100 >100 >120
Systolic
blood
pressure
Pulse
pressure
Capillary
rell
Respirations
per minute
Urine output
Mental
status
≤750mL
≤15%
Normal Normal Decreased Decreased
Normal or
increased
Normal Sluggish Delayed Delayed
14–20 20–30 30–40 >35
≥30mL/h
Normal to
slightly
anxious
750–
1500mL
15–30% 30–40%
Decreased Decreased Decreased
20–0mL/h 5–10mL/h Minimal
Mildly
anxious
1500–
2000mL
Anxious
and
confused
≥2000mL
≥40%
≥140
Confused
and
lethargic
10.3 Fluids
The standard of care for prehospital resuscitation is evolving with a shift from crystalloid to blood product resuscitation. The previous dictum that hypotensive trauma patients
should receive 2L of IV crystalloid as the initial resuscitation followed by blood if parameters fail to improve has
been replaced by earlier blood product administration in
those suspected of hemorrhagic shock when available.
Additionally, patient response can identify those patients
with ongoing blood loss who require prompt hemorrhage
control and blood. Patients are classied as responders,
transient responders, or nonresponders after initial uid or
blood administration. Responders are those that have immediate and sustained return of vital signs to normal with the
administration of crystalloid. The need for blood transfusion is low, and after initial bolus, the need for further crystalloid is low. Often 1 L is sufcient in these patients.
Transient responders are those patients with moderate and
ongoing blood loss (type II–III shock). They will initially
regain normal vital signs but will deteriorate after uid is
stopped. The need for immediate blood in these patients is
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patients that have lost greater than 40% of the blood volume. The vital signs do not respond to initial uid bolus.
Patients need immediate blood products to maintain adequate blood pressure to facilitate denitive management of
bleeding in the operating room. While earlier administration
of blood products such as FFP is associated with improved
outcomes, the majority of prehospital providers do not carry
blood products and, therefore, an understanding of the most
effective uid types and their physiologic consequences is
still required.
10.3.1 Crystalloids
Typical crystalloids are lactated ringers (LR) and normal
saline (NS 0.9%). Rapid infusion, either mechanically with a
rapid infuser or through the use of a pressure bag, can quickly
increase effective circulating volume. Fluids should be
warmed to 39°C prior to infusion to reduce hypothermia and
its negative coagulation effects. Despite their relative isotonicity, these solutions rapidly leak out into the interstitium,
making their effect on circulating volume transient. Only
about a quarter to one third of the volume will remain in the
intravascular space. It is this principle that formed the basis
for an initial 2L bolus since approximately 700 mL would
remain intravascular and would be adequate to resuscitate a
patient in class I shock who did not have ongoing bleeding,
but those with more profound shock would require blood.
Hyperchloremia is frequently observed with normal saline
resuscitation and can lead to a hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, which should not be mistaken for an acidosis secondary to decreased tissue perfusion. Regardless, the additional
acidosis from hyperchloremia will be detrimental to coagulation and require increased ventilatory demands to
compensate.
Controversy exists regarding which uid, lactated ringers
versus normal saline, is the most effective for resuscitation.
Animal models suggest that the same degree of resuscitation
with normal saline will require more volume and cause more
disturbances in coagulation and greater pulmonary edema
than lactated ringers. Lactated ringers can cause an insignicant increase in the lactate level, which is of little clinical
consequence.
Previous recommendations were to administer all trauma
patients 2 L of crystalloid as initial IV uid; however,
recent studies have questioned this practice and advocate
“permissive hypotension” in penetrating trauma with a
restrictive crystalloid resuscitation strategy. Immediately
post-trauma there appears to be no worsening of outcomes
with 1L of crystalloid; however current advanced trauma
life support (ATLS) guidelines suggest crystalloid be
reserved for the hypotensive patient only until blood products are available.
Hypertonic saline has also been studied as a resuscitation
uid to restore effective circulating volume. These hypertonic solutions require smaller volumes to expand the circulating volume as they draw interstitial and intracellular uid
into vascular space. Hypertonic saline (3%, 7.5%) compared
to isotonic crystalloids have yielded varying results in terms
of 30-day mortality.
Wade etal. examined hypertonic saline and dextran-based
resuscitation in a prospective, randomized sample of 230
victims of penetrating torso trauma. While no signicant
mortality difference was found in the entire population, in
the cohort that required surgical intervention for control of
hemorrhage (about two-thirds), a signicant survival difference (84.5% compared with 67.1% in the control group
(p=0.01)) was demonstrated. There were no signicant differences in coagulopathy or volume of resuscitation required
between groups.
The Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC) trauma
trial comparing hypertonic saline with isotonic saline in the
United States and Canada was halted early due to futility.
This study was stopped at a preplanned interim analysis for
the lack of overall survival benet and poor enrollment.
Interim analysis of patients in this study demonstrated no
increased survival at 28days and a slightly higher mortality
(12.2% compared to 10%) in the hypertonic saline population. Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)
guidelines currently state that small 250 mL boluses of
hypertonic saline are equivalent to large volume (1L) of NS
or LR.
10.3.2 Colloids
Two large reviews of the use of colloids in hemorrhagic
shock found the relative risk of mortality to be increased at
least 30% compared to crystalloid infusion; however, these
reviews were not limited exclusively to trauma patients.
There has been renewed interest in initial resuscitation of
penetrating trauma victims with colloid following the war in
Iraq. Difculties related to the transport of large volumes of
isotonic crystalloid solution into austere combat environments make small resuscitation with colloid solutions more
attractive. Combat medics are now using colloids such as
HEXTEND™ (6% Hetastarch solution) as rst-line therapy
for soldiers and other victims in shock with the rationale that
it remains in the intravascular space longer, thus requiring
less need for crystalloid, particularly when long prehospital
transport times are required. However, research into the use
of colloid solutions versus crystalloid solutions in civilian
penetrating trauma is more controversial. A meta-analysis of
colloid- versus crystalloid-based resuscitation trials in
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10.4 Blood
Patients in hemorrhagic shock would, ideally, be resuscitated
with blood in the prehospital setting; however, resuscitation
with whole blood presents several challenges. Specically,
whole blood does not preserve well; however, several centers
use whole blood for their initial resuscitation challenging
this notion. Separation into components improves the ability
and duration of blood storage. Current ATLS guidelines recommend replacement of lost blood volume in a 1:1:1 ratio of
packed red cells to fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to platelets.
This recommendation is based on the results of the Pragmatic,
Randomized Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios (PROPPR)
clinical trial which showed no signicant difference in the all
cause 30-day mortality between a 1:1:1 and. a 1:1:2
blood:platelet:FFP ratio. Importantly, fewer patients died of
exsanguination in the 1:1:1 group in the rst 24h, and there
was no increase in transfusion-related complications even
with the high ratio of products given. “Typed” or patientmatched blood products are rapidly available in most trauma
centers, but physicians are often faced with a symptomatic
patient while the crossmatch is taking place. O negative
blood is usually available for immediate release and should
be used in symptomatic patients with massive blood loss
until cross-matched blood is available.
Adverse events associated with any transfusion of blood
products include transfusion reaction, transfusion-related
acute lung injury, and immunosuppression that can contribute to multiple organ failure and infectious risks. While
screening can reduce some of these risks, the risk is not zero.
The most common infectious risks are with bacterial contamination of platelets, about 1in 3000. The risks of hepatitis
C and human immunodeciency virus (HIV) are approximately 1in 2 million per unit transfused.
10.4.1 Massive Transfusion
Patients requiring massive transfusion are uncommon in
civilian trauma centers, occurring in approximately 1–3% of
admissions, but are associated with signicant morbidity and
mortality.
The most feared complication of massive blood loss is the
lethal triad of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. The
massive transfusion of component therapy can exacerbate
this as stored products are refrigerated and therefore should
be warmed through a uid warmer during resuscitation
(except for platelets). In addition to the risk associated with
blood therapy, massive transfusion requirements add the risk
of hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, and decreased effectiveness
of oxygen delivery in tissues. Reduced effectiveness in the
target tissues is related to depletion of 2,3- diphosphoglycerate
in cells that reduces oxygen off-loading and membrane
defects that reduce the ability of the red cell to traverse
smaller capillaries.
A critical review by Canadian National Advisory
Committee on blood and blood products reviewed the 1:1:1
ratio in patients needing massive transfusion. They agree that
there is limited level I evidence to support this practice but
do suggest a “three-strategy approach.” This includes early
tranexamic acid, the development of foundation ratio for the
patient, and titrating this ratio based on clinical improvement
and lab values.
10.4.2 Whole Blood
Until recently, whole blood was not widely available or used
for the resuscitation of the civilian patient. Warm fresh whole
blood is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration
because it is transfused before transmitted disease tests are
available. Partly due to these infectious disease testing concerns, the pendulum swung toward blood component therapy
(BCT) for many years. The resurgence of whole blood
occurred after the mortality benet of warm whole blood
was described by Spinella etal. during the recent military
conicts in the Middle East.
Cold whole blood (CWB) has emerged as a strategy that
addresses many of the limitations of warm fresh whole blood
in the civilian trauma patient. Studies have shown lower
absolute 30-day mortality rates with CWB versus BCT; however, none have shown statistically signicant results. One
recent multicenter study showed that patients who received
CWB rather than standard BCT during their initial trauma
resuscitation were less likely to die in the trauma bay; however, there was no signicant difference in 30-day mortality.
In vitro studies have suggested that the hemostatic potential
in whole blood is higher than that from blood component
therapy and hemostatic capacity is maintained for at least
14days, although more clinical data is needed. Some trauma
centers are now using CWB in conjunction with BCT for
hemorrhagic shock with improved outcomes. The use of
whole blood for trauma resuscitation continues to be an
active area of research without a general consensus on its use
in the civilian trauma patient.
10.4.3 Autotransfusion
Shed blood can be used for autotransfusion in those with
signicant hemorrhage. Recovery of autologous blood lost
either intraoperatively or through chest tubes can be processed and reinfused. Several commercial devices are available to process lost blood and remove excess cations, lipids,
debris, and other supernatants, leaving washed autologous
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sion. Generally, most physicians believe that the blood lost
must be sterile, either in the operative eld or within a
closed system such as a chest tube; however, that is controversial. Hollow viscus injury has been listed as a potential
contraindication to the use of red cell salvage methods;
however, two small studies concluded that autotransfusion
of contaminated blood in trauma did not result in a signicant increase in the rate of infectious complications or
death.
10.4.4 Coagulopathy Prevention
andTreatment
Too much crystalloid infusion, particularly saline, can exacerbate coagulation defects through hemodilution of coagulation factors and platelets. It appears that hypertonic saline
infusion may have more profound effects on coagulation
when compared to isotonic uids. Furthermore, sodium
citrate, one of the preservatives used in blood products, will
bind calcium in circulation and lower levels of this cofactor
for hemostasis. Colloids such as dextran and hydroxyethyl
starch also impair normal coagulation, with hydroxyethyl
starch impairing brin polymerization and dextran inhibiting
platelet function.
Measuring the severity of trauma-induced coagulopathy
has evolved. Endothelial injury that follows trauma, upregulation of tissue factor, and hyperbrinolysis all lead to a tenuous state of consumptive coagulopathy. This may be further
complicated by direct oral anti-coagulants, warfarin, or antiplatelet agents in those with comorbidities. Given these factors, traditional means of monitoring activated partial
thromboplastin time (APTT) and prothrombin time (PT) or
even platelet function may not provide the entire picture of
coagulopathy and the need for specic factors.
Thromboelastography (TEG) evaluates the viscoelastic
properties of whole blood as it clots. These tests give information about clot formation, strength, and dissolution. At
least one randomized trial and several observational studies
have identied lower mortality and lower need for transfusion with a TEG-directed approach to transfusion. Using
TEG as a guide for resuscitation is gaining popularity, and
many trauma centers have algorithms for interventions based
on TEG results.
The role for agents aimed at reversing trauma induced
coagulopathy has been unclear. Recombinant factor VII has
yet to show clear mortality benet and its use is limited by
cost. The data on the efcacy of prothrombin complex concentrates (PCC) is lacking for trauma-induced coagulopathy;
however; a single-institution retrospective study has shown
more rapid reversal of INR and decreased transfusion
requirements with the addition of PCC to plasma compared
to plasma alone.
Plasma has demonstrated logistical challenges regarding
storage and reconstitution. Plasma is widely available in the
United States in the form of frozen plasma, liquid plasma,
and thawed plasma. Freeze-dried plasma has long been
described in the military setting; however, it is an ongoing
area of research in civilian trauma. To date there are no highquality studies that show statistically signicant differences
in transfusion requirements or mortality compared to frozen
plasma. Freeze-dried plasma does appear to be safe to use,
easy to restore, and can be given faster than frozen plasma
which must stored at −18°C and then thawed before use.
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) have overtaken vitamin K antagonists as the most widely prescribed oral anticoagulants since its approval by the US FDA for the prevention
of multiple thromboembolic events. Currently there are two
specic DOAC reversal agents that have been approved by
the US FDA: idarucizumab (specically for the reversal of
dabigatran) and andexanet alfa (for reversal of apixaban and
rivaroxaban). The major limitations of these adjuncts are
availability, cost, and a lack of available data on the effectiveness of different reversal agents. PCC has been used in an
off-label fashion for DOAC reversal and tends to be the most
widely used option for reversal given its attainability and
feasible cost.
10.4.5 Tranexamic Acid
Hyperbrinolysis is a key component that contributes to the
acute coagulopathy of trauma, which is associated with
increased mortality. Over the last decade, tranexamic acid
(TXA) has emerged as a tool to address hyperbrinolysis in
trauma patients. It acts by binding to plasminogen blocking
its interaction with brin, thereby preventing dissolution of
brin clot. CRASH-2 was the largest, international, randomized control trial that demonstrated a 28-day mortality benet in adult trauma patients that received TXA within 3h of
initial injury without a difference in the incidence of vascular
occlusive events. There was a signicant reduction in death
caused by bleeding in patients with a SBP < 75 mmHg.
However, patients that received TXA greater than 3h from
injury had an increased risk of mortality. Since this landmark
study, TXA has been increasingly adopted in the pre-hospital
setting with literature showing decreased early mortality
within 48h of injury but no benet in 30-day mortality.
10.4.6 Pre-hospital Plasma
The administration of plasma has demonstrated a mortality
benet in the severely injured patient, part of the damage control resuscitation strategy. The Preshospital Air Medical
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trial that studied the efcacy and safety of the prehospital
administration of thawed plasma in trauma patients at risk for
hemorrhagic shock. Sperry etal. demonstrated almost a 30%
reduction in mortality in the patients that received pre- hospital
plasma compared to the standard care group. There was no
increased incidence of inammatory-mediated or transfusion-related complications. A post hoc analysis of the PAMPer
trial and another randomized control trial (COMBAT) conrmed this and furthermore demonstrated that pre-hospital
plasma mitigated the risk of death associated with transport
times longer than 20 min. While more institutions work to
implement the use of pre-hospital plasma, there are many
logistical and nancial barriers to overcome.
10.4.7 Blood Substitutes
Given the problems associated with the use of allogeneic
blood products, there has been extensive research into other
methods of oxygen delivery. Most of the research has been
focused on solubilized-free hemoglobin or hemoglobin- based
oxygen carriers (HBOC). In the United States, these products
are only available on research protocols; however, Hemopure™
is available for use in South Africa. Recently, a meta-analysis
of the available English language literature covering 16 separate trials, ve different products, and a total population of
approximately 3700 patients was published. Their analysis
found an increased rate of adverse events, particularly acute
myocardial infarctions with 30% increased risk for mortality
in patients treated with blood substitutes. One of the main
criticisms of this meta-analysis is that it considered several
different types of HBOCs rather than each type as a separate
entity. A recent US multicenter trial of Polyheme™ (Northeld
Laboratories) of 714 mostly young males whose mechanism
was approximately 52% penetrating found no statistically signicant differences in 30-day mortality when compared to
control groups but a slight increase in complications (93% versus 88% p=0.04), including myocardial infarctions (3% versus 1%). The authors had an independent review of the patients
with myocardial infarctions that did not nd any appreciable
difference between the groups. This study indicates that
Polyheme™ was equally efcacious to the standard of careutilizing blood and that it had a reasonable safety prole.
Therefore, in the absence of blood or during blood shortages,
Polyheme™ may be a reasonable alternative for patients with
an acute traumatic anemia.
down transport as mortality is increased when delay to denitive care occurs. As above, the administration of pre- hospital
tranexamic acid and thawed plasma should be customized
according to patient selection and regional feasibility.
10.5.2 Trauma Bay
The ATLS algorithm mandates the ABCDEs of trauma evaluation. As part of circulation, large bore intravenous (IV)
access should be obtained immediately, if not accomplished
in the eld. Ideally, two peripheral IVs will be placed in
either antecubital vein. Poiseuille’s law regarding laminar
ow shows that ow is inversely related to the length and the
fourth power of the radius. Thus, a large bore (18 gauge or
larger), short IV catheter allows the rapid delivery of uids
and blood products if needed. If injuries and anatomy preclude IV placement, consider insertion of an interosseous
(IO) line. IO catheters can be rapidly placed in one of several
places with one of several commercially available devices
and require minimal training and knowledge of anatomy.
Any one of several commercially available products can be
placed on the anterior surface of the tibia, the humeral head,
and even the sternum with relative ease and minimal operator experience. Device studies have demonstrated rapid
delivery of uids to the central circulation. Should peripheral
access be unable to be obtained or should the need for central
access arise, a central venous line can be placed quickly with
a low complication rate by experienced operators. Subclavian
access using Seldinger technique is optimal as the need for
cervical spine precautions prevents access to the jugular
veins and femoral access carries a higher risk for DVT; however, in the acute setting access takes priority in the exsanguinating patients. Preference should be given to the side
where a chest tube is already present when placing a subclavian line when applicable.
Once access is obtained, infusion of isotonic crystalloid is
the usual starting point for a hypotensive patient. However,
for those in class II or greater shock, crystalloid should only
be used until blood products are available. The determination
of the severity of the blood loss, the ability of the individual
patient to tolerate this insult, and the strategy for controlling
ongoing hemorrhage guide further resuscitation and attempt
to restore normal hemodynamic parameters as soon as possible. Control of the hemorrhage is the most important step
as massive volume replacement is not a substitute for denitive hemorrhage control.
10.5 Current ATLS Guidelines
10.5.1 Prehospital
Currently, emphasis is placed on early control of external
hemorrhage and early transport to a trauma center. Two
attempts at IV cannulation can be made but should not slow
10.6 Permissive Hypotension
A more restrictive use of resuscitation for victims of penetrating trauma may be associated with increased survival;
however, results from several studies yield varying results.
The goal of this strategy is to maintain victims in a state of
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