How to interpret PT/ aPTT? When do you give FFP or cryo??!!

What does PT measure? What about aPTT? Does Hemophilia make both numbers go up? What about vitamin K deficiency? When do we give cryoprecipitate? Why do we give FFP? Learn all about the extrinsic and intrinsic coagulation pathways- and TRULY understand how to interpret the lab tests and how to react to them!
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Dr. Tala is a board-certified neonatologist and has worked in busy level III and IV units for the past 15 years. She has won multiple teaching awards throughout her time as a neonatologist.
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**TIMESTAMPS**
01:53 Extrinsic and Intrinsic pathways
03:49 PT and PTT
05:21 Vitamin K
06:07 DIC
08:54 Fibrinogen
09:41 Replacement with blood products (FFP / cryoprecipitate)
12:07 Cryoprecipitate
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