Prothrombin Complex Concentrate to Treat Coagulation Disturbances in Pediatric Patients With Intracranial Pathology Including Traumatic Brain Injury
Collin Reeves,
Eric A. Sribnick,
Joseph D. Tobias
Abstract:Background: Coagulation disturbances and hemorrhage are common in critically ill pediatric patients especially those with intracranial pathology or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even with therapy directed by laboratory parameters, blood products may fail to effectively correct the underlying coagulation defect. To mitigate these challenges, various adjunctive agents including prothrombin complex concentrates (PCCs) have been used in patients who have coagulation disturbances refractory to standard therapy. How… Show more
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