Fresh frozen plasma

Indications & Dose:

Replacement of coagulation factors or other plasma proteins where their concentration or functional activity is critically reduced 

• BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

Adult: (consult haematologist)

Major bleeding in patients on warfarin following phytomenadione (if dried prothrombin complex is unavailable)

Adult: 15 mL/kilogram

Contraindications:

Avoid use as a volume expander . IgA deficiency with confirmed antibodies to IgA 

Side Effects:

Common or very common Nausea . pruritus . rash

Uncommon Oedema . vomiting

Rare Agitation . allergic reactions . bronchospasm . cardiorespiratory collapse . chills . fever . tachycardia

Very rare Arrhythmia . hypertension . thromboembolism 

Cautions:

Cardiac decompensation . need for compatibility . pulmonary oedema . severe protein deficiency 

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