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Evidence-based practice guidelines for plasma transfusion.

John D Roback1, Stephen Caldwell, Jeff Carson

  • 1Center for Transfusion and Cellular Therapies, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. jroback@emory.edu

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Evidence-based guidelines for plasma transfusion are now available. These guidelines suggest plasma use in massive transfusion and warfarin-related intracranial hemorrhage, but more research is needed for definitive recommendations.

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Published on: January 31, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • Lack of systematic evidence-based guidance for plasma transfusion decisions.
  • American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) commissioned clinical practice guidelines development.
  • Aimed to direct appropriate plasma transfusion practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Develop evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for plasma transfusion.
  • Inform decision-making in common clinical scenarios.
  • Identify areas requiring future research.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and observational studies.
  • Quantified benefits and harms of plasma transfusion.
  • Utilized GRADE methodology for guideline development.

Main Results:

  • Suggested plasma transfusion for massive transfusion.
  • Suggested plasma transfusion for warfarin-related intracranial hemorrhage.
  • Inconclusive recommendations for plasma:RBC ratios, non-massive transfusion surgery, and warfarin reversal without ICH.
  • Suggested against plasma transfusion for other patient groups.

Conclusions:

  • Systematically developed evidence-based guidance for plasma transfusion.
  • Evidence quality ranged from moderate to very low.
  • Further randomized studies are needed for comprehensive guidelines.