Platelet transfusion, is the process of infusing platelet concentrate into the body via vein, to prevent or treat the bleeding in people with either a...

remedies. Platelet transfusion alone is normally not recommended except in an emergency and is usually unsuccessful in producing a long-term platelet count...

involves antibodies that destroy platelets, therefore any newly transfused platelets will also be destroyed. Platelet transfusion may be used in emergency bleeding...

Platelet transfusion refractoriness is the repeated failure to achieve the desired level of blood platelets in a patient following a platelet transfusion...

characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets (also known as thrombocytes) in the blood. Low levels of platelets in turn may lead to prolonged or excessive...

count after transfusion is termed the "increment" and is calculated by subtracting the pre-transfusion platelet count from the post-transfusion count. Many...

and quality of blood transfusion. The source of blood to be transfused can either be the potential recipient (autologous transfusion), or someone else (allogeneic...

further categorize this disorder which each need differing treatments. Platelet transfusion is the main treatment for people presenting with bleeding symptoms...

2015). "Comparison of different platelet count thresholds to guide administration of prophylactic platelet transfusion for preventing bleeding in people...

vein Platelet transfusion, the infusion of platelets into an individual's blood Transfusion (journal), a research journal on blood transfusion and related...

In transfusion medicine, transfusion-associated circulatory overload (aka TACO) is a transfusion reaction (an adverse effect of blood transfusion) resulting...

Post-transfusion purpura (PTP) is a delayed adverse reaction to a blood transfusion or platelet transfusion that occurs when the body has produced alloantibodies...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), also known as autologous conditioned plasma, is a concentrate of plasma protein derived from whole blood, centrifuged to remove...

2015). "Comparison of different platelet count thresholds to guide administration of prophylactic platelet transfusion for preventing bleeding in people...

babies in which the platelet count is decreased because the mother's immune system attacks her fetus' or newborn's platelets. A low platelet count increases...

hemolytic transfusion reaction (AHTR), also called immediate hemolytic transfusion reaction, is a life-threatening reaction to receiving a blood transfusion. AHTRs...

Deficiencies of platelet function may require platelet transfusion while deficiencies of clotting factors may require transfusion of either fresh frozen...

stored at 2.0 °C-6.0 °C for 35–45 days. Platelet transfusion is transfused to those with low platelet count. Platelets can be stored at room temperature for...

comparing its result with other platelet aggregation disorders: Bleeding events can be controlled by platelet transfusion. Most heterozygotes, with few...

(ed.). "Comparison of different platelet count thresholds to guide administration of prophylactic platelet transfusion for preventing bleeding in people...

Immunosuppressants, such as glucocorticoids, and rituximab may also be used. Platelet transfusions are generally not recommended. About 1 per 100,000 people are affected...

2015). "Comparison of different platelet count thresholds to guide administration of prophylactic platelet transfusion for preventing bleeding in people...

are hospitalized. The results may indicate a need for a blood or platelet transfusion. The complete blood count has specific applications in many medical...

known as a platelet agglutination inhibitor or platelet aggregation inhibitor, is a member of a class of pharmaceuticals that decrease platelet aggregation...

recipients of transfused platelets from donors with different HPAs. These antibodies cause neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia, post-transfusion purpura,...

prohibited: Transfusion of allogeneic whole blood, or of its constituents of red cells, white cells, platelets, or plasma. Transfusions of pre-operative...

not requiring a transfusion). Romiplostim and eltrombopag are thrombopoeitin receptor agonists which act on megakaryocytes (platelet precursor cells)...

Platelet concentrates are products containing platelet enriched blood, which are used for platelet transfusions. Platelets can be isolated from whole blood...

Sherrill Slichter is an American physician whose work on platelet biology earned her transfusion medicine’s three highest honors: the AABB Karl Landsteiner...

Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is the serious complication of transfusion of blood products that is characterized by the rapid onset of...