Can I use plasma if I cannot draw blood?

Yes, this is a viable option for paediatric or anaemic patients. We recommend patients should weigh more than 20 kg to draw 120 ml blood.

The Vivostat® System operates in exactly the same way with plasma.There are just a few important things to remember:

  • It must be fresh frozen plasma.
  • You cannot use products such as SAG M or other erythrocyte products. They will not produce any fibrin as the plasma has been removed.

 

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