Table 2.
Examples of triggers and usual cutoffs for DCR and MTP's.
| Trigger | Definition | Usual cutoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Shock Index | ≥ 0.8‒1.0 | |
| Assessment of Blood Consumption (ABC) | 1-point for each: SAP ≤ 90 mmHg; HR ≥ 120 bpm | ≥ 2-point |
| Positive FAST (free fluid in any of the following regions: pericardium, perihepatic area, perisplenic area or pelvis) | ||
| Penetrating trunk injury | ||
| Critical Administration Threshold (CAT) | Number of RBCs in any 60-minute-interval | ≥ 3-units |
| Resuscitation Intensity (RI) | 1-point for every intervention below in the first 30 minutes after admission: 1L of crystalloids; 0.5 L of colloids; 1 unit of RBC; 1-unit of FFP; 6-single (random) PC's | ≥ 4-points |
HR, Heart Rate; SAP, Systolic Arterial Pressure; bpm, Beats per minute; FAST, Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma; RBC, Red Blood Cell Concentrate; FFP, Fresh Frozen Plasma; PC, Platelet Concentrates.