Platelet Transfusion in Patients with Thrombocytopenia
Platelet Transfusion in Patients with Thrombocytopenia
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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Van Baarle et al. (May 25 issue)
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report that withholding platelet transfusion before central venous catheter (CVC) placement in their randomized, controlled trial increased the incidence of CVC-related bleeding events in patients with a low platelet count. However, included in the trial were patients with leukemia (92 [48....
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Platelet Transfusion in Patients with Thrombocytopenia
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2845105341
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2845105341
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
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10.1056/NEJMc2307377
