Massive transfusion protocol (MTP)

Question 1

Definition of Massive transfusion. (2)
What is the approximate blood volume/kg in adults?

Answer 1

• Transfusion of half of one blood volume in 4 hours or more than one blood volume in 24 hours
• Transfusion of more than 40 mL/kg of blood
• Approximate blood volume in adults is 70 mL/kg