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FFP

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Contains all coagulation factors including the labile plasma coagulation factors VIII and V.
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FFP should be used within six hours after thawing, ideally within two hours, in order to prevent deterioration of clotting factors. refl.in/66

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Volume required depends on the clinical situation, the patient's size, and is guided by laboratory assays of coagulation. In general 10–15 mL/kg. refl.in/5c

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Volume in an adult bag is 250–334 mLm and 63–81 mL in a paediatric bag. refl.in/5d

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Administration of Vitamin K is essential for sustaining the reversal achieved by FFP and PROTHROMBINEX, due to the limited half-life of the coagulation factors. refl.in/i2

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Cross-matching of plasma is not necessary. Plasma should be ABO, but not necessarily Rhesus D compatible. refl.in/5e

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If the patient is group A, give A, or AB plasma refl.in/5e (O or B FFP will contain A antibodies)
If the patient is group AB, give AB, or A if AB is unattainable. refl.in/5e (O and B FFP will contain A antibodies)
If the patient is group B, give B, or AB plasma refl.in/5e (O or A FFP will contain B antibodies)
If the patient is group O, give O, A, B, or AB plasma refl.in/5e

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In an emergency in the ungrouped patient requiring FFP, give AB group FFP. refl.in/5e

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