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Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

Hina Khawar  1 , Preeti Patel, Joshua B. Stevens  2 , Nilmarie Guzman  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

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Excerpt

Fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) administration is indicated for patients with coagulation factor deficiencies, abnormal coagulation test results, and active bleeding. This intervention is also used to optimize coagulation parameters in patients with coagulation abnormalities about to undergo an invasive procedure or reverse warfarin's effects in the presence of active bleeding or insufficient response to vitamin K before a planned procedure. Additional indications include thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and congenital or acquired factor deficiencies when no alternative therapy is available.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Hina Khawar declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Preeti Patel declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Joshua Stevens declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Nilmarie Guzman declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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