Farnaz Poorhasan: FFP is More Than Just Frozen Blood Components
Farnaz Poorhasan, Laboratory Technician at Niloo Lab, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“FFP: More Than Just a Frozen Blood Component.
This image shows units of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) stored in a blood bank freezer. More than just a frozen blood component, FFP plays a critical role in modern transfusion medicine-one that continues to evolve with emerging evidence and updated clinical guidelines.
According to current AABB recommendations:
Key takeaways about FFP:
- Routine or prophylactic plasma transfusion is generally not recommended.
- An abnormal coagulation test (e.g., INR) alone is not a sufficient indication for plasma transfusion.
- FFP should not be used for volume expansion.
- Plasma transfusion decisions should be guided by the patient’s clinical condition, particularly in the presence of active bleeding or before an invasive procedure when clinically significant coagulopathy is present.
- Patient Blood Management (PBM) emphasizes using the right blood component, for the right patient, at the right time, and for the right indication.
Every unit of FFP represents a valuable and limited resource.
Evidence-based transfusion practices not only improve patient outcomes but also reduce unnecessary transfusions and their associated risks.
Reference: AABB Clinical Practice Guidelines for Plasma Transfusion and Patient Blood Management (PBM).”
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