Platelet Transfusion During Neonatal Open Heart Surgery

"Post CPB- Platelet transfusion 20ml/kg via a central venous line is continued at a rate of 100 ml/hour till completion.~1. Initial transfusion to occur proximal to the hemofilter on the MUF circuit for as long as MUF lasts~2. Subsequent platelet transfusion continued till completion via central venous access to the patient"

"1. 1 unit of cryoprecipitate administered during MUF and or after MUF as needed~2. FFP transfusion 10ml/kg during MUF and or after MUF as needed"

1\. Transfuse for target Hematocrit \> 40 in neonates with SV physiology; Transfuse for Hematocrit\> 33 for 2-Ventricle physiology

1\. Based on clinical bleeding and achievement of hemostasis