Abstract
Background: Few reports concerning proper use of Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in surgical departments have been published.
Patients & Methods: Nineteen cases perioperatively given FFP in our department from April 2007 to March 2008 were analyzed. Examined items were reasons for and quantity of FFP, quantity of combined use of Red cell concentrate (RCC) and Platelet concentrate (PC), Prothrombin time (PT) measured before and after FFP administration, PT values, and prognoses.
Results: Reasons for FFP administration were bleeding (68.4%), disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (26.3%), and hypotension and oliguria (5.3%). Average FFP quantity was 10.9 units. RCC and PC were concomitantly given in 95% and 26% of cases. Total FFP/RCC units used was 0.37. PT was measured before and after the administration of FFP in 79% and 58% of cases. Average PT value measured before FFP administration was 42%.
Conclusions: FFP was given properly in most cases. Improvement of rates of PT measurement before and after FFP administration should be focused on.
