Pediatric Fibrinogen PART II—Overview of Indications for Fibrinogen Use in Critically Ill Children

Bleeding is frequently seen in critically ill children and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Fibrinogen is an essential coagulation factor for hemostasis and hypofibrinogenemia is an important risk factor for bleeding in pediatric and adult settings. Cryoprecipitate and fibrinoge...

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Main Authors: Gemma Louise Crighton, Elise J. Huisman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.647680/full