Fibrinogen supplementation for the trauma patient: Should you choose fibrinogen concentrate over cryoprecipitate?

CONCLUSION Fibrinogen supplementation in the form of FC for the traumatic hemorrhagic patient is associated with improved outcomes and reduced transfusion requirements as compared with Cryo. Further studies are required to evaluate the optimal method of fibrinogen supplementation in the resuscitation of trauma patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; Level III.
Source: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: 2022 EAST PODIUM PAPER Source Type: research