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Massive Transfusion Protocol 101 for Nurses

Tracking # 20-862956

$16.99

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

After Completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Review definition of massive transfusion.
  2. Identify criteria for receiving a massive transfusion.
  3. Describe what is in a massive transfusion protocol and why.
  4. List problems associated with massive transfusion protocol and why.
  5. Review massive transfusion protocol best practices.


Course overview

Massive transfusions and massive transfusion protocols are present in many institutions across the United States. Hemorrhage is the most common cause of death in the first hour of arriving to a trauma center (2). More than eighty percent of deaths in the operating room (OR) and nearly fifty percent of deaths in the first twenty-four hours after injury are due to exsanguination and coagulopathy (2). While only three percent of civilian, or non-military, trauma patients will receive a massive transfusion (see definition below) these patients consume an amazing seventy percent of all blood transfused at a trauma center (2). Knowing the basics about massive transfusions and their associated protocols can help nurses in the emergent care of trauma and other patients.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2.5h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2.5h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

2.5h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2.5h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Licensed Mental Health Technician

2.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

2.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h Human Trafficking Training

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

2.5h Human Trafficking Training

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

2.5h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

2.5h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

2.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

2.5h Relating to professional nursing practice

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2.5h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2.5h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

2.5h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

2.5h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Disclosure statements

Use of Course Content. The courses provided by NCC are based on industry knowledge and input from professional nurses, experts, practitioners, and other individuals and institutions. The information presented in this course is intended solely for the use of healthcare professionals taking this course, for credit, from NCC. The information is designed to assist healthcare professionals, including nurses, in addressing issues associated with healthcare. The information provided in this course is general in nature and is not designed to address any specific situation. This publication in no way absolves facilities of their responsibility for the appropriate orientation of healthcare professionals. Hospitals or other organizations using this publication as a part of their own orientation processes should review the contents of this publication to ensure accuracy and compliance before using this publication. Knowledge, procedures or insight gained from the Student in the course of taking classes provided by NCC may be used at the Student’s discretion during their course of work or otherwise in a professional capacity. The Student understands and agrees that NCC shall not be held liable for any acts, errors, advice or omissions provided by the Student based on knowledge or advice acquired by NCC. The Student is solely responsible for his/her own actions, even if information and/or education was acquired from a NCC course pertaining to that action or actions. By clicking “complete” you are agreeing to these terms of use.

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