UMEM Educational Pearls

Title: Low titer O whole blood use

Category: Trauma

Keywords: Whole blood, trauma center level (PubMed Search)

Posted: 3/22/2026 by Robert Flint, MD (Updated: 3/29/2026)
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Looking at a national database, this study concluded the use of low titer O whole blood during trauma resuscitations  was increasing at level one centers but not at level 2 and 3 centers. Is this a representation of the national blood supply as whole blood is harder to stock? We need to understand this trend to assure equal and appropriate care to trauma patients across the country.

References

TransfusionEarly View

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Trends in low titer group O whole blood use among United States trauma centers: An update from a national trauma registry from 2020 to 2024

Steven G. SchauerMark H. Yazer

First published: 01 February 2026

https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.70096