Components

Question 1

Red Blood Cells

Answer 1

Normal Hematocrit=30-45
Normal Hemoglobin=10-15
Give blood Hemoglobin <6
On average one unit of PRBCs will increase Hemoglobin by 1 g / dL and Hematocrit by 3%

Question 2

Platelets

Answer 2

250,000-500,000 /cc of blood
Give platelets <50,000
Not usually given during surgery otherwise

Question 3

Fresh frozen Plasma

Answer 3

PT, PTT, or both >1.5 times normal

Reverses warfarin effects prior to surgery

Question 4

Cryoprecipitate

Answer 4

200mg fibrinogen and 100 units of Factor VIII (80-110 IU)