Indications for plasma transfusion
Disease description:
I heard that blood transfusion is needed for severe diseases, and also when the body cannot produce blood on its own. May I ask, what are the indications for plasma transfusion?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The main indications for plasma transfusion include the following:
1. **Coagulation dysfunction**: Such as coagulation factor deficiency caused by liver disease, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), etc. Plasma transfusion can provide sufficient coagulation factors to improve the condition.
2. **Platelet abnormalities**: Such as thrombocytopenia caused by diseases like idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or aplastic anemia, where plasma transfusion can effectively alleviate platelet deficiency.
3. **Hypoproteinemia**: When a patient's plasma albumin concentration decreases due to various diseases, plasma transfusion can be used to supplement albumin and improve the condition.
4. **Extensive burns**: Patients lose large amounts of protein and electrolytes due to burns; plasma transfusion helps replace the lost substances and promotes recovery.
5. **Shock**: In cases of shock caused by massive blood loss, plasma transfusion can help compensate for plasma loss.
