UMEM Educational Pearls

The US FDA has approved the first freeze dried plasma. It is stored at room temperature in plastic bags which makes it ideal for austere environments. It is easily reconstituted and is given to patients who require plasma,  bypassing the need to thaw FFP.

References

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-licenses-first-ever-freeze-dried-plasma-product-us