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

ConclusionsFifty‐four platelet transfusion occasions in patients with chemotherapy‐induced bone marrow aplasia were included. The decrease in 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.
Source: European Journal of Haematology - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research