Question 148 · LEK · Hemorrhagic
In the case of massive blood transfusion each unit of packed red blood cells should be accompanied by:
- A. 1 unit of fresh frozen plasma in the volume of 10-15 mL/kg.
- B. 2 units of fresh frozen plasma in the volume of 10-15 mL/kg.
- C. 3 units of fresh frozen plasma in the volume of 10-15 mL/kg.
- D. 4 units of fresh frozen plasma in the volume of 10-15 mL/kg.
- E. 5 units of fresh frozen plasma in the volume of 10-15 mL/kg.
Hint
Think of the balanced, fixed-ratio transfusion strategy used to prevent dilutional coagulopathy in massive bleeding.
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