Hemostasis, Transfusion Flashcards
1
Q
Rate of viral transmission in blood product transfusion
A
HIV: 1:2.9 million
HBV: 1: 137,000
HCV: 1: 1 million
2
Q
Anticoagulants for HIT
A
American College of Chest Physicians recommends lepirudin, argatroban, or danaparoid for patients with normal renal function and argatroban for patients with renal insufficiency.