- Blood Products

 

Cryoprecipitate:

   
   

Vol = 10cc/unit.  Usually given in 10-20 units packs.  Requires a special filter (different than a regular blood filter).  Infuse at 10cc/min.  Contains clotting factors V, VII, XIII, Von Willebrand’s factor, and Fibrinogen.   Given primarily to patients with Hemophilia Type-A, Von Willebrand’s disease, or in conditions causing a fibrinogen deficiency (?).

 

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