Journal article
Platelet Utilization: A Canadian Blood Services Research and Development Symposium
Abstract
Considerable progress has been made in recent years in understanding platelet biology and in strengthening the clinical evidence base around platelet transfusion thresholds and appropriate platelet dosing. Platelet alloimmunization rates have also declined. Nevertheless, controversies and uncertainties remain that are relevant to how these products can best be used for the benefit of platelet transfusion recipients. Platelets are unique among …
Authors
Webert KE; Alam AQ; Chargé SB; Sheffield WP
Journal
Transfusion Medicine Reviews, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 84–97
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.tmrv.2014.01.002
ISSN
0887-7963