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The Massive Transfusion Protocol

The Massive Transfusion Protocol. An Aide Memoire. For every unit of Packed cells, you should aim to administer Fresh Frozen Plasma one unit for each unit of packed cells All clotting factors, including V & VIII Platelets equivalent to that in a unit of whole blood

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The Massive Transfusion Protocol

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  1. The Massive Transfusion Protocol An Aide Memoire

  2. For every unit of Packed cells, you should aim to administer • Fresh Frozen Plasma one unit for each unit of packed cells • All clotting factors, including V & VIII • Platelets equivalent to that in a unit of whole blood • 1 pack of platelets is the pooled platelets of four donors • Fibrinogen equivalent to that in a unit of whole blood • Cryoprecipitate is rich in Fibrinogen (140 mg/60mls)

  3. Consultant in Charge

  4. Blood tests take time,Clotting, biochemistry tests take about 15-30 minutes.

  5. Other Considerations

  6. Additional Components

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