Core pharmacology

Class Group

Blood Products

Legacy Cicm Level

Level 1

Presentation

PHARMACEUTICS (PC) 250-300ml/unit 1 unit= 200-300ml (contains all coagulation factors)
Dose= 10-15ml/kg 1 unit is 60ml
‘Pooled platelets’ is 4 units 1 unit
- vWF, fibrinogen, fibronectin, vWF, factor 8, Factor 13

Mechanism of action

Collection:
Collected as Whole blood or apheresis
Cryo supinate used for TTP exchange

Preparation:
Insoluble proteins that precipitate when FFP is thawed.

Storage:
-25’C

Special Points

Lifespan:
12 months