Trauma coagulopathy Flashcards
1
Q
in trauma coagulopathy , you decide to treat with cryoprecipitate , fibrinogen and platelets , what are the end points ?
A
FFP ( 15 ml/kg IV ) : INR >1.5
Platelets aim for plt >50
Cryoprecipitate , aim for fibrinogen >1
2
Q
list 3 additional laboratory targets you would aim for ongoing resuscitation
A
Ph>7.2
Ionised Ca >1.1
Lactate <4
3
Q
list the approximate volume of
ONE unit of PRBC
A
250-350ml
4
Q
approximate volume of one unit of pooled platelets
A
50-60 ml
5
Q
approximate volume of FFP
A
250ml
6
Q
approximate volume of cryoprecipitate
A
30ml
7
Q
complications of Massive volume transfusion
A
volume overload hypothermia hypokalemia Metabolic acidosis transfusion related acute lung injury
