Platelet transfusion
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Features
- Transfusion should be type specific b/c platelets are bathed in plasma
- Non-type specific plts can be used but results in higher rate of complications
- Like pRBCs, plts can be leukocyte reduced or washed
Indications
- Plt count <10K in asymptomatic patients (unless due to ITP, TTP, or HIT)
- Plt count <15K with a coagulation disorder or minor bleeding
- Plt count <20K with major bleeding
- Plt count <50K with need for invasive procedure or surgery
- Plt count <100K with need for neurologic or cardiac surgery
Dose
- 1 unit raises count by 50K
See Also
Source
Tintinalli