A regional massive hemorrhage protocol developed through a modified Delphi technique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A massive hemorrhage protocol (MHP) enables rapid delivery of blood components in a patient who is exsanguinating pending definitive hemorrhage control, but there is variability in MHP implementation rates, content and compliance owing to challenges presented by infrequent activation, variable team performance and patient acuity. The goal of this project was to identify the key evidence-based principles and quality indicators required to develop a standardized regional MHP.

Methods

A modified Delphi consensus technique was performed in the spring and summer of 2018. Panellists used survey links to independently review and rate (on a 7-point Likert scale) 43 statements and 8 quality indicators drafted by a steering committee composed of transfusion medicine special

SUBMITTER: Callum JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6726467 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature