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'''Packed Red Blood Cells''' containing only red blood cells are given to patients suffering from anaemia but who are normovolaemic to provide additional oxygen carrying cells.
'''Packed Red Blood Cells''' containing only red blood cells are given to patients suffering from anaemia but who are normovolaemic to provide additional oxygen carrying cells.
'''Fresh Plasma''' contains plasma protein and coagulation factors. Its use is indicated in patients with Von Willebrand's disease, Haemophilia A ad B, [[Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation|Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation]], other [[ Coagulation Factor Deficiency|coagulation factor deficiencies]], hypoproteinaemia, acute [[Pancreatitis - Dog and Cat|pancreatitis]] and systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
'''Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)''' contains coagulation factors and plasma proteins. It can be stored at -20 oC for up to a year. Its use is indicated in patients with Von Willebrand's disease, Haemophilia A ad B, [[Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation|Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation]], other [[ Coagulation Factor Deficiency|coagulation factor deficiencies]], hypoproteinaemia, acute [[Pancreatitis - Dog and Cat|pancreatitis]] and systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
'''Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)''' contains coagulation factors and plasma proteins. Its indications are the same as fresh plasma.