No Absolute Futility Predictor for Transfusions in Trauma Surgery: Case Report of a Successful Resuscitation with 218 Units Blood Products

Abstract

Increasing units of blood transfused during trauma surgery are associated with increasing mortality. Recommendations for considering further transfusions futile commonly range from 40-75 units. We report a trauma patient who received 218 units of blood products intraoperative and 230 within 24 hours and survived to live an active life.