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Chapter-18 Plasma Transfusion Therapy

BOOK TITLE: Handbook of Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

Author
1. Koreth Rachel
2. Aysola Agnes
ISBN
9788180617188
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10339_18
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
1. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport LA 71101 USA
2. University of Minnesota Medical School, Box MMC 198, 420 Delaware Street S.E., Mineapolis MN 55455 USA
Chapter keywords
Plasma transfusion, Fresh frozen plasma, Frozen plasma, Thawed plasma, Plasma transfusion therapy.

Abstract

Plasma is the liquid part of blood that contains factors and inhibitors participating in the coagulation process. It also contains, water, electrolytes, albumin, immunoglobulin’s and other essential proteins. Depending upon a number of criteria including collection and storage specifications, a variety of plasma products can be prepared for therapeutic use. This chapter discusses fresh frozen plasma and related plasma components.

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