Which of the following is the first line of defense in coagulopathic hemorrhage?: (A) Packed red cells, (B) Fresh frozen plasma, (C) Cryoprecipitate, (D) Platelets
Answer is B. Fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) is rich in coagulation factors; it is removed from fresh blood and stored at –40 to –50 deg C with a 2 year shelf-life. It is the first-line therapy in the treatment of coagulopathic hemorrhage.