What is Cryoprecipitate (Fibrinogen)?
What is Cryoprecipitate (Fibrinogen)? A. A protein present in blood plasma. B. A virus-free substitute for plasma. C. A way of freezing the body for storage. D. An acceptable substitute for plasma without exception. Answer is: A Cryoprecipitate (Fibrinogen) is a protein present in blood plasma which is the cold insoluble portion of plasma that remains after the plasma has been thawed at 1-6 degrees centigrade. This material contains factor VIII, fibrinogen, fibronectin, and factor XIII, and produces fibrin which is responsible for clotting of the blood. There are several studies that report that the infusion of cryoprecipitate has corrected the bleeding time and ameliorated bleeding. The “cryos” have also been successfully used in correcting Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC), a condition that presents with altered blood coagulation usually associated with complicated childbirth or lengthy surgery. DIC always is the end result of a serious underlying disorder and a life-thre
