fixing bleeding and coagulopathy Flashcards
1
Q
Fibrinogen
A
<200
Cryoprecipitate
2
Q
PTT
A
25-35
FFP, Cryoprecipitate, protamine sulfate
checks intrinsic cascade
3
Q
Platelets
A
<100
Platelets
4
Q
INR
A
> 1.3
FFP
PT/INR checks the extrinsic clotting cascade
5
Q
What is DDAVP
A
desmopressin; aspirin reversal
6
Q
What organ plays a major role in producing clotting factors?
A
liver
7
Q
What electrolyte plays a major part in the clotting cascade?
A
calcium
8
Q
ACT
A
> 125
protamine sulfate
indicated inadequate heparin reversal
