26th July 2024

A 45-year-old patient with known von Willebrand disease comes into the emergency department

A 45-year-old  patient with known von Willebrand disease comes into the emergency department with 1.5 L fresh blood loss following a road traffic collision.

His blood pressure is 70/43 mmHg and his heart rate is 160 bpm.

Initial blood tests are as follows: Hb 84 (130-160), Plt 95 (150-4000,  PT 14 (12-20), APTT 34 (30-40), Fibrinogen 1.6 (2.0-4.0).

What is the first blood product to be given in the immediate scenario?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.