Time-to-Transfusion during Massive Transfusion Protocol Activation in Trauma Resuscitation

Authors

• Joshua Thomas, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
• Jazmine Skala-Wade, Corewell Health East Resident
• Roy Soto, Corewell Health East

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-18-2026

Abstract

A 32-year-old female presented to our Level I Trauma Center with multiple self-inflicted chest stab wounds requiring emergent bedside thoracotomy, which revealed pulmonary artery laceration and significant intrathoracic hemorrhage. Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) was activated; however, blood products required retrieval from a blood bank on a different side of the hospital, resulting in an approximately 7-minute delay during active exsanguination. Despite aggressive resuscitation, sustained return of circulation was not achieved. We will discuss the critical importance of minimizing time-to-transfusion during MTP activation, optimizing blood product accessibility in trauma resuscitation areas, and improving MTP efficiency through systems-level coordination.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting, October 16-20, 2026, San Diego, CA

Recommended Citation

Thomas J, Skala-Wade J, Soto R. Time-to-transfusion during massive transfusion protocol activation in trauma resuscitation. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting; 2026 Oct 18; San Diego, CA. Available from:https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21448/presentation/7637