REBEL EM

JUNE 26, 2023

This could potentially help improve thrombin generation, reduce blood product consumption, but also could increase the risk of thromboembolic events. Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Bouzat P et al. High-quality studies are needed to determine the utility of this intervention. to 3.33; P = 0.72 to 2.10; P = 0.03

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FFP Frozen Plasma ALS Plasma 143

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Read More EMCrit: Podcast 145 – Awake Intubation Lecture from SMACC ERCast: Angioedema References: Baş M et al. PMID 25629740 Hassen GW et al. PMID 23062323 Kostis JB et al. PMID 16043683 McCormick M et al. PMID 20954277 Sinnert R et al. Zuraw et al. N Engl J Med. 2015; 372(5):418-25. 2013;24:53-66.

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Frozen Plasma Allergic Reaction FFP Plasma 104

REBEL EM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Most major hemorrhage protocols give a balanced transfusion of PRBCs, FFP, and platelets in ratios approaching concentrations found in whole blood. Paper: Davenport R et al. References: Davenport R et al. Fibrinogen products may also be needed to stabilize clots and stem bleeding. Cryoprecipitate Group: 25.3% to 1.23; p = 0.74

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FFP ALS OR EMS 127

EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

The absence of preeclampsia symptoms prior to the acute event makes eclampsia less likely. Eclampsia (B) is characterized by the onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia (hypertension and proteinuria), but it typically does not present with the sudden onset of respiratory distress and profound hypotension described here. link] j.ajog.2016.03.012

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A meta-analysis of fifteen RCTs comparing blood product transfusion rates of cardiothoracic and surgery patients found significantly lower transfusion rates of FFP in TEG/ROTEM guided group compared to traditional tests, with no difference in survival rates (Fahrendorff 2017). Article: Kumar M et al.

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FFP E-9-1-1 ICU ALS 52

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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