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Sex and mechanism‐specific differences in outcomes following massive transfusion in trauma: A meta‐analysis

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Transfusion, EarlyView.
Gena V. Topper   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Platelet Transfusions [PDF]

open access: yesLancet, The, 2007
Ever since platelet transfusions were shown to reduce mortality from haemorrhage in patients with acute leukaemia in the 1950s, the use of this therapy has steadily grown to become an essential part of the treatment of cancer, haematological malignancies, marrow failure, and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
David F Stroncek, Paolo Rebulla
exaly   +4 more sources

Platelet Transfusion: An Update on Indications and Guidelines [PDF]

open access: yesClinics in Laboratory Medicine, 2021
Platelets are commonly transfused either therapeutically or prophylactically to maintain hemostasis. Most platelet transfusions are used to manage patients with hematologic malignancies.
Zaher K Otrock, Shan Yuan
exaly   +3 more sources

GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSFUSION OF PLATELETS

Acta Clinica Belgica, 2007
Recommendations aiming at standardising and rationalising clinical indications for the transfusion of platelets in Belgium were drawn up by a working group of the Superior Health Council. To this end the Superior Health Council organised an expert meeting devoted to "Guidelines for the transfusion of platelets" in collaboration with the Belgian ...
Bosly, André   +9 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Platelet Transfusion Therapy

Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, 2013
Platelet transfusion therapy has become an integral part of the treatment of patients with hematological and solid tumor malignancy receiving chemotherapy. Since its introduction almost 60 years ago, several advances and refinements have been introduced in the collection, storage, and administration to improve the safety and efficacy of platelet ...
Perumal, Thiagarajan   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Platelet Transfusion Refractoriness [PDF]

open access: yesBritish Journal of Haematology, 2008
SummaryThe platelet, a fascinating anucleate cell, is critically important for haemostasis. Platelet transfusions have greatly reduced the incidence of major haemorrhagic complications associated with the management of haematological and oncological disorders. However, some patients fail to receive the full benefit of platelet transfusions because they
Eldad A Hod, Joseph E. Schwartz
exaly   +3 more sources

Optimizing platelet transfusions

Current Opinion in Hematology, 2015
Platelet transfusion remains a challenging procedure. Concerns about bacterial contamination and other complications, and the interest in improving the evidence base for criteria for platelet transfusion thresholds and policies have provided impetus for studies that challenge the status quo.
Kyle, Annen, Jordan E, Olson
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Blood Platelets and Platelet Transfusions

Archives of Internal Medicine, 1961
The application of quantitative biological and biochemical methods to the study of the blood platelets has led to revolutionary developments in our understanding of these elusive structures. 1 Until recently platelets were often regarded as non-cellular in nature, although it has long been known that they are of cellular origin.
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