Resuscitation: Platelets:

Platelets:

  • Stored at room temperature, hence greater infection risk

Indications:

  • Platelet count:
    • < 10 and not immune thrombocytopenia
    • < 20 for procedures without major blood loss (e.g. central line)
    • < 30 for on anticoagulant that cannot be stopped
    • < 50 for ITP with major bleeding, neuraxial procedure or major surgery
    • < 100 for neurosurgery or known head trauma
  • Especially valuable for post-operative bleeding.

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