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ABC score for massive transfusion (ABC score)

Penetrating mechanism
Systolic BP ≤ 90 in ED
HR ≥ 120 in ED
Positive FAST
Less likely to require massive transfusion (≥ 10 units pRBCs)
Reference
Timothy C Nunez, Igor V Voskresensky, Lesly A Dossett et al. Early prediction of massive transfusion in trauma: simple as ABC (assessment of blood consumption)?. 2009 Feb;66(2):346-52.2009 Feb;66(2):346-52.
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