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Apr 17, 2024 · This web page covers the logistics and indications for platelet transfusion in adults, as well as the risks and complications. It also provides links to related topics on evaluation of bleeding, refractoriness to platelet transfusion, and neonatal thrombocytopenia.
Transfusion of platelets is indicated for prophylaxis against bleeding or for management of acute bleeding in patients with thrombocytopenia or platelet dysfunction. In general 1 dose raises the platelet count by approximately 15-25 x 109/L. 1 dose = 1 buffy coat pool or 1 apheresis unit.
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Jun 6, 2024 · Platelet transfusion is a lifesaving procedure that prevents or stops bleeding in patients with low platelet counts or functional platelet disorders. Transfusion decisions are guided by minimum thresholds due to varying levels of platelets, with some cases not warranting a transfusion.
- Ankit Agarwal, Atif I. Khan, Faiz Anwer
- 2024/06/06
BCSH guideline recommendations. Insertion of venous central lines can be performed by experienced staff using ultrasound guidance techniques when the platelet count is > 20x109/L. Platelet transfusions should not be given routinely prior to bone marrow aspirate or trephine biopsy.
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Dec 6, 2013 · In this short review, we highlight current clinical practice guidelines regarding transfusion of RBCs, platelets, and plasma and illustrate how these guidelines are integrated into clinical practice at our own institution with support from our electronic medical record system.
- Zbigniew M. Szczepiorkowski, Nancy M. Dunbar
- 2013
The AABB recommends that platelets should be transfused prophylactically to reduce the risk for spontaneous bleeding in hospitalized adult patients with therapy-induced hypoproliferative thrombocytopenia.
Jul 1, 2020 · This article reviews the indications, adverse reactions, and modifications of blood product transfusion in adults. It provides evidence-based recommendations for red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate transfusion thresholds and ratios.
