Term
| Platelets, how much do they increase with transfusion? |
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Definition
* 1 unit plts increases plt coung bt 5,000-10,000/mm3 in adult
* 10ml/kg in infants and kids up to 30kg
* 1 unit/10kg increase platelet count by 50,000/mm3 in older children. |
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Term
| How are platelets stored? |
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Definition
| * room temp for 5 days with agitation |
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Term
| What may lead to antibody formation that destroys platelets? |
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Definition
| multiple blood transfusions, incidence may be 50%. ABO compatibility reduces this risk. |
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Term
| Cryoprecipitate, how much will it increase fibrinogen? |
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Definition
| In children and adults, 1unit/10kg will increase fibrinogen levels by 50-60mg/dL |
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