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12. A 60-year-old male who is on warfarin prophylaxis for atrial fibrillation presents with massive uncontrolled haemorrhage
following a fall from height. Which of the following blood components can be used for emergency reversal of warfarin
therapy in this patient?
Cryoprecipitate [5%]
B) Prothrombin complex concentrates [31%]
C) Fresh-frozen plasma [56%]
D) Platelets [8%]
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Transcribed Image Text:87% 12. A 60-year-old male who is on warfarin prophylaxis for atrial fibrillation presents with massive uncontrolled haemorrhage following a fall from height. Which of the following blood components can be used for emergency reversal of warfarin therapy in this patient? Cryoprecipitate [5%] B) Prothrombin complex concentrates [31%] C) Fresh-frozen plasma [56%] D) Platelets [8%] 31% got this answer correct
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