PediRounds

Fresh frozen plasma — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Fresh frozen plasma in children. Category: Blood product.

Dose10-15 mL/kg
Per kg10–15 mL/kg
RouteIV

Clinical notes

Coagulopathy with bleeding; not for volume expansion alone.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines