New suggested* transfusion rates after first 15 minutes: ComponentAdultPediatric Red Blood Cells 150-300 mL/hr 2-5 mL/kg/hr Fresh Frozen Plasma 200-300 mL/hr 60-120 mL/hr Platelets 200-300 mL/hr 60-120 mL/hr Cryoprecipitated AHF As rapidly as tolerated As rapidly as tolerated Granulocytes (WBC) 75-100 mL/hr 65-100 mL/hr (* Suggested rates for blood components in non-emergency settings AABB 2008) 23
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