Every trauma center is required to have a massive transfusion protocol (MTP). This protocol lays out in precise detail how large quantities of blood products get to and into your patient when needed. It’s important to have all of these processes worked out in advance so that the products are safely and rapidly available.
But what happens after the MTP winds down is equally important. Without a detailed analysis of the entire process, it’s impossible to know if all of its components worked as planned. While a few centers activate the MTP frequently enough to be smooth and well-practiced, many do not. For those, it’s even more critical to pick each activation apart, looking for ways to improve.
Here are some of the important things to review:
- Demographics
- Components used for ratio analysis
- Lab values (INR, TEG, Hgb)
- Logistics
- Waste
Bottom line: I’ve included links to two audit tools below. The Broxton tool is more rudimentary, but is a good start. The Australian tool is excellent, in my opinion. It covers all the bases, and allows the center to get meaningful information and/or research material from the data.
Do you have a great MTP audit tool? Please send me a copy so I can share.
Related posts:
- MTP Audit Tool – Australian National Blood Authority
- Australian National Blood Authority website
- Broxton MTP Audit Tool
