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Declaring futility after traumatic injury and the burden of failure on the surgeon

Year: 2026

Type: editorial

Abstract: In this edition of the THOR supplement in Transfusion, there are two articles that deal with resuscitation futility and transfusion. In one article, Yazer et al. delve into the details of the studies outlined in this editorial and summarize the literature on the topic of transfusion and futility. The second article by Dr. Jay Malone discusses the ethical issues surrounding massive transfusion and resuscitation. Taken together, these articles address the clinical and ethical issues surrounding this very emotive and difficult topic.

Source: Transfusion

DOI: 10.1111/trf.70127

Authors: Jan‐Michael Van Gent, Bryan A. Cotton

Institutions: Defense Health Agency, Joint Base San Antonio, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Language: English

Topic: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,100

OpenAlex ID: W7128714276

Cites: 22

Cited by: 1

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