Table 6.

Advantages and disadvantages of blood and pharmacological products

Blood Products		Factor concentrates
Advantages FFP contains all factors including vWF and factor XIII Well studied and included in standardized massive transfusion protocols (MTP) Effective volume therapy in shock patients Relatively cheap	Disadvantages Low concentration Transfusion related risks Requires cross matching Large fluid load Shorter storage life Thawing takes time and not immediately available	Advantages High concentration of factors Few transfusion related complications No cross match required Small fluid volumes and hence no hemodilution	Disadvantages Not all factors available High costs Point of care testing required Need parallel fluid resuscitation for volume loss