What is fresh frozen plasma (FFP)?
Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is a blood product that can be given in several different medical situations as a transfusion. Blood that is donated can be separated into multiple components including: red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. This way, multiple patients can receive products from a single blood donation. Plasma is separated from the cellular components of blood and frozen. When needed, this plasma is thawed and warmed. It is then given to a waiting patient. FFP is mostly used when a patient is sick or bleeding and has depleted the supply of clotting factors.
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