Hematologic Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is contained in cryoprecipitate?
A
Fibrinogen, fibronectin, factor VIII, vWF, factor XIII
2
Q
What are the vitamin K-dependent clotting factors?
A
II, VII, IX, X, protein C and protein S
3
Q
How much does each unit of FFP increase clotting factor levels?
A
2-3%
4
Q
In which subtype of vWF disease is ddAVP contraindicated?
A
IIb
5
Q
What is the most common cause of transfusion-related mortality?
A
TRALI
6
Q
What factor is deficient in hemophilia B (Christmas disease)
A
Factor IX
