dilutional coagulopathy


dilutional coagulopathy

A coagulopathy evoked by massive transfusion, resulting in factor V and VIII deficiency, and quantitative and/or qualitative platelet defects Management Administer 4-6 units of platelets and 1-2 units of plasma for each 15 units of RBCs

dilutional coagulopathy

Depletion of clotting factors that results from major hemorrhage followed by massive transfusion with red blood cells. See also: coagulopathy