FRCPath Haem Part 1 MCQs-Transfusion 503

A 32-year-old man is brought to the emergency department following a high-speed road traffic collision. He has suspected intra-abdominal injuries, persistent hypotension and ongoing major haemorrhage despite initial resuscitation. The major haemorrhage protocol is activated, and the trauma team decides to initiate transfusion using a fixed-ratio strategy while awaiting coagulation results.

What is the recommended initial ratio of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to red cell concentrate (RCC) in this patient?

A. 1:1

B. 1:2

C. 2:1

D. 1:3

E. 1:4