Linear decline of corrected platelet count increment within 24 hours after platelet transfusion in haematological patients: a prospective observational study

Conclusions54 platelet transfusion occasions in patients with chemotherapy‐induced bone marrow aplasia were included. The decrease of corrected count increment (CCI) 1–24 hours after platelet transfusions in all groups could be described as linear functions. For patients in the aggregated Groups 1–3, the decline was 2.0%± 0.6% (mean± standard deviation) per hour. For patients in Group 4, the decline of CCI was 2.8%± 1.2% per hour. We found no differences between the groups, either in the rate of platelet elimination from the bloodstream or in the mean CCI, in the first 24 hours post‐transfusion.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: European Journal of Haematology - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research