Who needs plasma transfusions?

    Short Answer

    Plasma transfusions are commonly required by patients with severe bleeding, liver disease, major burns, trauma, clotting disorders, and certain surgical emergencies.

    Detailed Explanation

    Doctors prescribe plasma when patients need clotting factors or plasma proteins rather than red blood cells.

    Patients who may require plasma include:

    • Severe accident and trauma victims
    • Burn patients
    • Liver failure patients
    • Patients with clotting factor deficiencies
    • Patients experiencing massive bleeding
    • Some major surgery patients
    • Certain critically ill ICU patients

    Plasma helps restore clotting ability and stabilise patients during life-threatening situations.

    Key Points

    • Trauma patients
    • Burn patients
    • Liver disease
    • Major surgery
    • Clotting disorders
    • Massive bleeding

    โค๏ธ Your plasma may help doctors stop life-threatening bleeding when every minute matters.

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