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Fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate: Can we safely reduce their use in the NICU?

Journal of Perinatology, ISSN: 1476-5543, Vol: 43, Issue: 2, Page: 226-230
2023
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Objective: To study patterns of use of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) and Cryoprecipitate (CRYO) in a level 4 NICU and assess what proportions were not supported by literature. Study Design: single centered retrospective observational. Charts of neonates admitted between 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2017 to CT Children’s level 4 NICU were reviewed. Transfusions were assigned as “supported” or “non-supported” based on available evidence. Groups were compared using T-tests and chi-squared analyses. Results: of 4110 total admissions, 197 (4.8%) received a total of 461 transfusions (374 FFP, 87 CRYO). Only 59% of FFP and 60% CRYO were supported by literature. Within the “non-supported” group the largest category was neonates transfused prophylactically. Conclusion: A large proportion of transfusions administered to neonates was not evidence-based, suggesting there are opportunities for improvement in use of these products.

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