Fibconc

Pros

· Potency (heaps of Fibrinogen)

· Purity (no bugs or antibodies)

· Compatibility (universal)

· Durability (5 years)

· Convenience (store on shelf)

Cons

· No vWF

· No F8 or 13

· No other goodies

->vWF mutations are not that rare

->Cryo generates faster clotting than FibConc on viscoelastic testing

Dose

· 2 ampoules Fibconc = 10 units Cryo = 2g

->FIBTEM A5 ↑ by 2-3mm

->Fibrinogen ↑ by 1g/L