Blood bank

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Author: Mikael Häggström [note 1]
If you expect to get questions regarding blood products, get a copy of the local cutoffs for approving transfusions of red blood cells, platelets and plasma, and keep it so that you can quickly look it up when needed.

Always consider if a blood product should be given as per a local precaution protocol (usually including regular check-ups of the patient).

Specific questions or requests

  • Plasma: Generally 10-15 ml/kg, and results in approximately 25-30% plasma volume replacement. Detailed calculation
  • Cryoprecipitate: 1 unit for every 7-10kg of body weight. 10 units generally replaces 100-150 mg/dl. Detailed calculation

Notes

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