A multifaceted strategy to reduce inappropriate use of frozen plasma transfusions in the intensive care unit

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a multifaceted behavior-change strategy on inappropriate use of frozen plasma (FP) transfusions in the intensive care unit (ICU). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, time-series study was conducted in a 15-bed medical-surgical ICU in 3 phases: (1) baseline observation; (2) educational campaign, audit and feedback to prescribers, and implementation of an FP request form; and (3) …