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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. | 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 | 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== | ==Specific questions or requests== | ||
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*[[Irradiated blood]] | *[[Irradiated blood]] | ||
*[[Transfusion reaction]] | *[[Transfusion reaction]] | ||
*[[Blood product order with questionable indication]]</noinclude> | *[[Blood product order with questionable indication]] | ||
*[[Blood compatibility testing]]</noinclude> | |||
*Generalized '''dosage''' in adults: | *Generalized '''dosage''' in adults: | ||
:*Plasma: Generally 10-15 ml/kg, and results in approximately 25-30% plasma volume replacement. [https://www.mdcalc.com/plasma-dosage Detailed calculation] | :*Plasma: Generally 10-15 ml/kg, and results in approximately 25-30% plasma volume replacement. [https://www.mdcalc.com/plasma-dosage Detailed calculation] | ||
:*Cryoprecipitate: 1 unit for every 7-10kg of body weight. 10 units generally replaces 100-150 mg/dl. [https://www.mdcalc.com/cryoprecipitate-dosing-fibrinogen-replacement Detailed calculation] | :*Cryoprecipitate: 1 unit for every 7-10kg of body weight. 10 units generally replaces 100-150 mg/dl. [https://www.mdcalc.com/cryoprecipitate-dosing-fibrinogen-replacement Detailed calculation] | ||
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