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FIFTEEN-MINUTE CONSULTATION: A GUIDE TO PAEDIATRIC MAJOR HAEMORRHAGE
Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
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Major trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, with severe haemorrhage being the second leading cause of death in paediatric trauma. The document discusses major haemorrhage protocols (MHPs), also known as 'code red' and 'massive transfusion protocols', which are critical for ensuring timely access to blood products. It highlights the challenges of applying adult data to paediatric cases and the need for tailored approaches based on ongoing research and clinical trials.
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