Question

A 32-year-old man sustains multiple injuries in a motor vehicle collision with ongoing massive haemorrhage. A massive haemorrhage protocol (MHP) is activated. According to Canadian consensus on massive transfusion, what is the recommended initial red blood cell:plasma ratio?

Accepted Answer

2:1

Answer

1:1

Answer

3:1

Answer

1:2

Answer

Plasma should be withheld until lab results are available

Practice question

A 32-year-old man sustains multiple injuries in a motor vehicle collision with ongoing massive haemorrhage. A massive haemorrhage protocol (MHP) is activated. According to Canadian consensus on massive transfusion, what is the recommended initial red blood cell:plasma ratio?