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Table 2 Different guidelines for calcium replacement during prehospital blood product transfusion amongst UK HEMS (n = 21)

From: Prehospital measurement and treatment of ionised hypocalcaemia by UK helicopter emergency medical services in trauma patients: a survey of current practice

Calcium replacement during prehospital blood product transfusion

Number of HEMS

No guidance on administration time

5

After (or just before) the first unit of blood product

5

After the second unit of blood product

7

During the fourth unit of blood product

1

After the fourth unit of blood product

3