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On the INR of FFP - why transfusing for INR < 1.7 is futile

FFP replaces a
On the INR of FFP ... 1.7 is futile FFP ... unrealistic amount of FFP ... #Pharmacology #FFP
Thromboelastography (TEG) Based Management
 - If R time prolonged -> FFP 
 - If MA low
time prolonged -> FFP
Thromboelastography (TEG) based therapy and Management

If r time prolonged -> FFP
If MA low -> plts/cryoprecipitate (if
time prolonged -> FFP
Indications for Transfusion
Packed RBCs
 • Hgb <7 g/dL or hematocrit <21% in a patient with uncompromised
with INR > 10 • FFP ... RBCs #Platelets #FFP
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
- Treatment: FFP
Approach to Hemorrhagic Shock
PLAN FOR CONTROLLING HEMORRHAGE & ACTIVATE MASSIVE TRANSFUSION PROTOCOL
 • Activate massive transfusion
, e.g. 1 RBC/1 FFP
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
deficiency → give FFP
Gastric Epithelial Polyps - Evaluation and Management 
Hyperplastic Polyps
Fundic gland polyps (FGP)
Gastric Adenomas
Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumours (NET)
Hamartomatous
gland polyps (FGP ... Fibroid Polyps (IFP
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
abnormalities - PLT, FFP
Filtering effect for small droplets (aerosols) by various masks; home-made of tea cloth, surgical mask (3M
Tie-on”) and a FFP2 ... mask, but for FFP2