Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH
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J. Thromb. Haemost. · Jul 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyA randomized controlled trial of fresh frozen plasma for treating venom-induced consumption coagulopathy in cases of Australian snakebite (ASP-18).
Venom-induced consumption coagulopathy (VICC) is a major effect of snake envenoming. ⋯ FFP administration after antivenom administration results in more rapid restoration of clotting function in most patients, but no decrease in discharge time. Early FFP administration (< 6-8 h) post-bite is less likely to be effective.