Coagulation/transfusion Flashcards
What are the stages of hemostasis
1 - plt plug, 2 fibrin clot, 3 fibrinolysis
What is an antifibrinolytic drug
Aminocaproic acid, tranexamic acid
What are indications for RBC transfusion
Anemia, decreased oxygen carrying capacity
What are indications for FFP transfusion
Coagulopathy, hypoproteinemia, oncotic support
What is in cryoprecipitate
VIII, vWF
What is a blood type
Antigens on RBC - species specific
What does DEA stand for
Dog erythrocyte antigen
What is the most important canine blood type
DEA 1.1
What % of the population is DEA 1.1 +
42%
What are feline blood types
A, B, AB
What breed is always A
Siamese
What are common B breeds
Devon rex, british shorthair, turkish angora, cornish rex, birman, himalayan
Cats with type ___ have very strong naturally occurring alloantibodies (likely have a severe transfusion reaction)
B
What is the lifespan of a dog RBC
100-120 days
What is the lifespan of a cat RBC
65-76 days