Declaring Futility After Traumatic Injury and the Burden of Failure on the Surgeon

Authors

• Jan-Michael Van Gent
• Bryan A Cotton

Language

English

Publication Date

5-1-2026

Journal

Transfusion

DOI

10.1111/trf.70127

PMID

41674195

PMCID

PMC13184432

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

2-11-2026

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

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.

Keywords

Humans, Medical Futility, Blood Transfusion, Wounds and Injuries, Surgeons, Resuscitation, adult, futility, mortality, transfusion, trauma

Published Open-Access

yes

Recommended Citation

Jan-Michael Van Gent and Bryan A Cotton, "Declaring Futility After Traumatic Injury and the Burden of Failure on the Surgeon" (2026). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 4498.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthmed_docs/4498