Analysis of transfusion therapy during the March 2019 mass shooting incident in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Krishna Govind BadamiSusan MercerMay ChiuMa YiSue Warrington

Published in: Vox sanguinis (2020)

A greater proportion of those with gunshot wounds in this incident were transfused than in other such incidents. Transfusion requirements for patients varied but were generally modest. Blood component transfusion ratios were close to that recommended. The role of base excess as a predictor of transfusion requirements in patients with similar injuries needs more study.

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