How fast to infuse fresh frozen plasma

Fresh plasma Centrifuged to separate plasma from whole blood, transfuse within 4 to 6 hr. Fresh frozen plasma Collect in citrate anticoagulant, separate plasma from whole blood within 4 to 6 hr. Platelet rich plasma Collect in citrate anticoagulant, separate platelet rich plasma from whole blood within 4 to 6 hr. Packed Red Cells Collect in citrate anticoagulant, separate from whole blood within 4 to 6 hr. Plasma Cryoprecipitate Prepared from fresh frozen plasma, store frozen for up to 1 year, unit size varies, check with each supplier for dosage.

Cryosupernatant Prepared from fresh frozen plasma, store frozen for up to 1 year. Veterinary Blood Banks Sources of blood components include regional blood banks and blood banking programs associated with veterinary schools.

Parental consent Informed consent required. Parent signs Agreement to Treatment form CR In massive transfusion FFP units are given in a ratio to red cells of In infants with ongoing blood loss and consumption of coagulation factors, close monitoring of levels of coagulation factors should be used to guide additional doses of FFP. Storage and administration Shelf life once thawed is 4 hours, when stored in blood fridge. FFP pack will have a yellow expiratory sticker, stating 'date' and 'time' of expiry.

When pack arrives in Newborn Services it must be used within 2 hours. Volume overload. Allergic reactions. May contribute to rise in blood viscosity.

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