Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

source: “Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)”, 2022 , National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. An example of petechiae and purpura frequently seen with thrombocytopenic disorders. link] ) Laboratory Evaluation: Clinical presentation and laboratory findings can help suggest TTP in the emergency department.

Plasma 246

Plasma Frozen Plasma Emergency Department FFP 246

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Date: December 16th, 2022 Reference: Hohle et al. AEM December 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kirsty Challen is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Date: December 16th, 2022 Reference: Hohle et al. Massive Blood Transfusion Following Older Adult Trauma: the Effect of Blood Ratios on Mortality.

Frozen Plasma 130

Frozen Plasma FFP Emergency Medical Services Plasma 130

ESO

MARCH 15, 2024

Pulling data from the world’s largest de-identified medical database, the Index’s insights reflect over 968,538 hospital records from 596 hospital systems that took place between January 1 st and December 31 st of 2022. Balance resuscitation strategy, often in a 1:1:1 ratio of PRBCs with fresh frozen plasma and platelets.

Frozen Plasma 111

Frozen Plasma Plasma FFP OR 111

Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 17, 2023

Since we all inhabit the same beautiful world , and sometimes we humans overtake previous habitats of animals, we inevitably will cross paths with an animal that bites us. Usually, animals bite from fear or defense of their offspring ( ex, Brown Recluse ). Sometimes it’s a beloved pet who gets surprised or has an “off” day ( Dog Bites and PTSD ).

Frozen Plasma 130

Frozen Plasma Plasma First Aid OR 130

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

For patients on VKAs to prevent stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who require reversal, 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) is preferred to fresh frozen plasma (FFP) because of the rapidity of INR reduction (Conditional recommendation, very low-quality evidence). Conditional recommendation, low-quality evidence).

Frozen Plasma 104

Frozen Plasma FFP Plasma OR 104

ACEP Now

APRIL 5, 2024

Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) with fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is the first-line treatment, by simultaneously supplying fresh ADAMTS13 and removing anti-ADAMTS13 autoantibodies. 3 In TTP, patients undergo microangiopathic hemolytic anemia that leads to severe thrombocytopenia and, in severe cases, organ dysfunction.

Frozen Plasma 40

Frozen Plasma Plasma Emergency Department FFP 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Major haemorrhage protocols typically include a mixture of packed red blood cells (pRBCs), platelets, and fresh frozen plasma (FFP). This makes comparing data across research trials challenging. As you prepare to administer the next unit, you consider what ratio of blood products to use. What blood product ratio should we use?

Frozen Plasma 72

Frozen Plasma FFP Plasma ALS 72