USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 3 - GI bleeding
GI bleeding
conym5 - 07-20-09 09:33
what are the indications for
1.Fresh Frozen plasma infussion
2.Platlett infussion
3.Hemotransfussion
during GI bleeding????
conym5 - 07-20-09 09:33
what are the indications for
1.Fresh Frozen plasma infussion
2.Platlett infussion
3.Hemotransfussion
during GI bleeding????
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Re: GI bleeding mtniharika - 09-18-09 17:34 during GI bleeding,indications for
1.Fresh Frozen plasma infusion-correction of coagulopathy in chronic liver disease(1.INR (Prothrombin Time) prolonged 1.5 times normal )
2.Platelet infussion -Platelet Count <50,000/mm3,Aspirin or NSAID related GI Bleeding (no evidence),Cirrhosis (no evidence)
3.Hemotransfussion -a.Hemoglobin 8 g/dl or Hematocrit 25%
b.Brisk active bleeding
c.Cardiopulmonary symptoms
d.Cardiopulmonary comorbidity
#2
Re: GI bleeding babbu5508 - 02-23-11 01:38 The risks of FFP include disease transmission, anaphylactoid reactions, alloimmunization, and excessive intravascular volume, as well as Transfusion Associated Lung Injury (TRALI) and an increase in infections (including surgical wound infections).
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