The Massive The Massive Transfusion Transfusion Protocol Protocol An Aide Memoire 1
Feb 18, 2016
The Massive The Massive Transfusion Transfusion
ProtocolProtocolAn Aide Memoire
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• For every unit of Packed cells, you should aim to administer– Fresh Frozen Plasma one unit for each unit of packed cells
• All clotting factors, including V & VIII
– Platelets equivalent to that in a unit of whole blood• 1 pack of platelets is the pooled platelets of four
donors
– Fibrinogen equivalent to that in a unit of whole blood• Cryoprecipitate is rich in Fibrinogen (140 mg/60mls)
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Consultant in Charge
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Blood tests take time,
Clotting, biochemistry
tests take about 15-30
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Other Considerations
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Additional Components
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