Major Haemorrhage

Management of massive blood loss and transfusion protocols.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Emergency MedicineCritical CareHaematologyTrauma

Clinical Guidelines

Haematological management of major haemorrhage: a British Society for Haematology Guideline
National
NICE guideline [NG24]: Blood transfusion
National
NICE guideline [NG39]: Major trauma: assessment and initial management
National
Prevention and Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage (Green-top Guideline No. 52)
National
Antepartum Haemorrhage (RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 63)
Local
Blood Transfusion in Obstetrics (RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 47)
Local
European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2025 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Vascular Trauma
Local
Guideline on Prevention and Management of PPH (WHO)
Local
Guideline: Primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) (Queensland Health)
Local
Haematological management of major haemorrhage: a British Society for Haematology Guideline (2022)
Local
National Clinical Practice Guideline Prevention and Management of Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage (Ireland HSE)
Local
NICE guideline [NG39]: Major trauma: assessment and initial management
Local
Patient blood management guideline for adults with critical bleeding
Local
The European guideline on management of major bleeding and coagulopathy following trauma: fifth edition
Local