This article suggest that freeze-dried plasma (FDP) is an acceptable adjunct to whole blood for prehospital resuscitation of trauma patients. “FDP is pathogen-reduced, shelf-stable for up to two years at room temperature, lightweight, and rapidly reconstituted at the point of care.” This method offers an advantage when caring for patients in remote areas with long transport times and has been used by NATO and Canadian armed forces.
References
Peddle, M., Trojanowski, J. & Nolan, B. The role of freeze-dried plasma in a world of whole blood: a Canadian prehospital and transport perspective. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med34 (Suppl 1), (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-026-01629-x
