Abbreviation FFP Medical

Abbreviation FFP Medical - FFP stands for Fresh Frozen Plasma. FFP is a blood product that is obtained from whole blood donations and is used in transfusion medicine. It is prepared by separating and freezing the liquid portion of the blood, which contains clotting factors and other proteins. Fresh Frozen Plasma is rich in various blood components, including clotting factors (such as Factor VIII, Factor IX, von Willebrand factor), albumin, immunoglobulins, and other proteins. It is primarily used in medical situations where there is a deficiency or dysfunction of these clotting factors or other plasma proteins. Some common indications for FFP transfusion include: Coagulation disorders: FFP is used to treat or prevent bleeding in individuals with certain coagulation disorders, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (

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