Declaring futility after traumatic injury and the burden of failure on the surgeon
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.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Trauma
Hemostasis
Coagulopathy
Resuscitation
Blood transfusion and management
Blood donation and transfusion practices
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Transfusion
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 66
- Issue
- S1
- Pages
- S1–S4
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN