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Fresh Frozen Plasma Administration in the NICU: Evidence-Based Guidelines.

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The use of FFP in neonatology should be primarily for neonates with active bleeding and associated coagulopathy. However, since there is limited and poor-quality evidence supporting neonatal FFP transfusion, considerable… Click to show full abstract

The use of FFP in neonatology should be primarily for neonates with active bleeding and associated coagulopathy. However, since there is limited and poor-quality evidence supporting neonatal FFP transfusion, considerable FFP usage continues to be outside of this recommendation, as documented by neonatal transfusion audits. This review updates the scientific evidence available on FFP use in neonatology and reports the best evidence-practice for the safety of neonates receiving FFP.

Keywords: administration nicu; plasma administration; frozen plasma; evidence; neonatology; fresh frozen

Journal Title: Current pediatric reviews
Year Published: 2022

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