Platelets (for transfusion)
Platelet transfusions are undertaken for numerous reasons, such as severe bleeding with low platelet counts, or dysfunctional platelets.
Platelet transfusions are undertaken for numerous reasons, such as severe bleeding with low platelet counts, or dysfunctional platelets.
Modifications to blood components that can be requested / are performed on products which include washed, phenotype matching etc.
Aka. RiaSTAP or Fibrinogen (Factor I) Concentrate DESCRIPTION INDICATIONS ADMINISTRATION / DOSING Intravenous (IV) PREPARATION PHARMACEUTICS GROUP / CROSSMATCH ADVERSE EFFECTS LOCATION OF ACTION MECHANISM OF ACTION CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES TO CRYOPRECIPITATE Advantages Disadvantages RECONSTITUTION TIPS It is a…
Cryoprecipitate is prepared by thawing fresh frozen plasma (FFP) between 1°C and 6°C and recovering the precipitate
The cold-insoluble precipitate is refrozen.
Reviewed and revised 10 March 2014 OVERVIEW Massive transfusion is defined as A Massive Transfusion Protocol should be used in critically bleeding patients anticipated to require massive transfusion GOALS IN MANAGEMENT OF MASSIVE TRANSFUSION THERAPY INDICATIONS IN MASSIVE TRANSFUSION MASSIVE TRANSFUSION…
What are the definitions used to define "Critical Bleeding" and "Massive Transfusion"?
Recognising haemorrhagic shock and finding the bleeding source is one thing, but how should you resuscitate a bleeding trauma patient? The Q&A post provides an overview of massive transfusion as part of damage control resuscitation of major trauma victims.
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