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Blood component volumes and rates of administration for infants and children
| Component | Volume |
|---|---|
| Red cell concentrates | Vol (ml) = desired Hb rise (g.dl−1) × wt (kg) × 3 |
| Platelets | Children < 15 kg (10–20 ml.kg−1)Children > 15 kg (1 adult bag) |
| FFP (MB treated) | 10–20 ml.kg−1 |
| Cryoprecipitate | 5–10 ml.kg−1 (usually max 10 units – approx 300 ml) |
Vol, volume; Hb, haemoglobin; FFP, fresh frozen plasma; MB, methylene blue.
