Definition
The primary component in blood responsible for forming the initial platelet plug at the site of vascular injury
Platelets
An intervention used during a massive transfusion to prevent coagulopathy and hypothermia by ensuring blood products are at body temperature.
Warming blood and intravenous fluids
This medication, which is an anti-fibrinolytic agent, is recommended early in the management of traumatic haemorrhage to help stabilise clots.
Tranexamic Acid (TXA)
When assessing the 'C' (Circulation) in the ABCDE approach, the presence of these two pulses suggests a systolic blood pressure of at least 60 mmHg and 80 mmHg, respectively.
Carotid and femoral
This intraosseous (IO) access site is considered the most reliable and safest for immediate fluid and blood administration in adults.
Proximal humerus
This is the earliest physiological indicator of hypovolaemic shock in an adult, which may remain normal even after a 15% blood loss.
Tachycardia (heart rate)
50% loss of blood volume in 3 hours or 150ml/min
Major haemorrhage
Poor pallor, reduced urine production.
Vasoconstriction
This blood component is typically given to restore the clotting factors, especially after a significant loss of whole blood.
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)