THE IMPACT OF HYPOTHERMIA ON OUTCOMES IN MASSIVELY TRANSFUSED PATIENTS

Background Hypothermia is associated with poor outcomes after injury. The relationship between hypothermia during contemporary large volume resuscitation and blood product consumption is unknown. We evaluated this association, and the predictive value of hypothermia on mortality. Methods Patients predicted to receive massive transfusion at 12 Level-1 trauma centers, randomized in the PROPPR trial, were grouped into those who were hypothermic (

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