fixing bleeding and coagulopathy

Question 1

Fibrinogen

Answer 1

<200
Cryoprecipitate

Question 2

PTT

Answer 2

25-35
FFP, Cryoprecipitate, protamine sulfate

checks intrinsic cascade

Question 3

Platelets

Answer 3

<100
Platelets

Question 4

INR

Answer 4

> 1.3
FFP

PT/INR checks the extrinsic clotting cascade

Question 5

What is DDAVP

Answer 5

desmopressin; aspirin reversal

Question 6

What organ plays a major role in producing clotting factors?

Answer 6

liver

Question 7

What electrolyte plays a major part in the clotting cascade?

Answer 7

calcium

Question 8

ACT

Answer 8

> 125
protamine sulfate

indicated inadequate heparin reversal