357 Lyophilized Plasma in Out-of-Hospital Resuscitation: Risk Benefit Balance

Plasma can be used in out-of-hospital care to assist with the resuscitation of patients with significant hemorrhage and coagulopathy instead of crystalloids or colloids. Previous studies of trauma victims have demonstrated its potential benefit, either isolated or with blood transfusion. The use of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in the out-of-hospital setting is challenging. Lyophilized (freeze dried) plasma is markedly easier to use in the out-of-hospital setting; it is deployed by numerous military forces on the combat theater.

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