Current opinion in hematology
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Curr. Opin. Hematol. · Nov 2011
ReviewNew thoughts on the correct dosing of prophylactic platelet transfusions to prevent bleeding.
Recent studies have evaluated the effects of platelet dose on hemostasis. ⋯ Platelet doses in ranges between half to twice the usual dose of 2.2 × 10(11) platelets/transfusion/BSA have no affect on WHO bleeding grades.