Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Joly, 2017; Sawler, 2020) Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) (contains ADMTS-13) may be used to supplement ADAMTS-13 if there is a delay in initiating TPE in the emergency department (i.e. Scully, 2012) Citations: Balduini CL, et al. Paydary, Koosha, et al. Sawler D, Parker A, Britto J, et al. Ann Hematol. J Emerg Med.

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Plasma Frozen Plasma Emergency Department FFP 246

Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 17, 2023

In the US, the venomous snakes include rattlesnakes , copperheads, cottonmouths/water moccasins , and coral snakes [ CDC, 2021 ] Rattlesnakes live all across the United State s Copperheads inhabit the eastern U.S. If you are managing a snake bite from a snake that does not typically reside in the U.S.,

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Fresh frozen plasma, or FFP, should only be given to cirrhotic patients as part of the massive transfusion protocol in cases of profound hypotension, as “patients with cirrhosis rarely have true enzymatic hypocoagulability, and FFP may worsen bleeding due to over-resuscitation and dilution of coagulation factors.” Am J Emerg Med.

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Frozen Plasma FFP ALS Plasma 52

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Institutional protocols should be utilized, keeping in mind that either whole blood or a 1:1:1 ratio of packed red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma are optimal. Glick Y, Knipe H, Hacking C, et al. Coccolini F, Stahel PF, Montori G, et al. 2021 Aug 05;21:101558]. Radiopaedia.org. Radiopaedia.org.

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