ABC Score for Massive Transfusion

Determines need for massive transfusion in trauma patients.

Penetrating Mechanism?

ED Systolic BP ≤ 90 mmHg?

ED HR ≥ 120?

Positive Ultrasound FAST Exam?

Interpretation

Source: Nunez TC, Voskresensky IV, Dossett LA, Shinall R, Dutton WD, Cotton BA. Early prediction of massive transfusion in trauma: simple as ABC (assessment of blood consumption)? J Trauma. 2009 Feb;66(2):346-52. PubMed PMID: 19204506.
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