Blood Component Therapy Flashcards
What is the indication for platelet transfusion?
<50,000 platelets with imminent surgery
Or 15-20,000 platelets
What is the volume of transfused platelets?
50ml
What are the contents of a unit of platelets for transfusion?
50 million platelets
What is the expected rise in platelets after transfusion?
5-10,000/ unit
What dose of platelets should be given?
5-10 units
What is the indication for packed RBCs?
Hemoglobin <7
What is the volume of a unit of packed RBCs?
250ml-300ml
What is the expected rise in hemocrit and hemoglobin following 1 unit of pRBC?
Hct rises 3%
Hgb rises 1gm
What is the indication to give FFP?
DIC
What is the volume of a unit of FFP?
250ml
What are the contents of a unit of FFP?
200mg Fibrinogen
Antithrombin III
Factor V
Factor VIII
What is the target with FFP transfusion?
Fibrinogen >100
Normal PT
What is the dose of FFP?
3-5 units
What is the indication for cryoprecipitate?
Von Willebrand
Hemophilia A
What is the volume of a unit of cryoprecipitate?
25ml