Fresh frozen plasma-to-red blood cell ratio is an independent predictor of blood loss in patients with neuromuscular scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion

In major trauma with massive blood loss, higher fresh frozen plasma (FFP)-to-red blood cell (RBC) ratios have been associated with improved morbidity and mortality. Our population of patients with neuromuscular scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF) often lose volumes of blood considered massive, i.e., half a blood volume in three hours. In this retrospective cohort study, we examined the association of FFP ratio with blood loss in this elective surgical population.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research