Journal article
The association between platelet transfusions and bleeding in critically ill patients with thrombocytopenia
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Platelet transfusions are commonly used to treat critically ill patients with thrombocytopenia. Whether platelet transfusions are associated with a reduction in the risk of major bleeding is unknown.
PATIENTS/METHODS: Observational cohort study nested in a previous multicenter, randomized thromboprophylaxis trial in the intensive care unit (ICU). The objective was to evaluate the association between platelet transfusions and …
Authors
Arnold DM; Lauzier F; Albert M; Williamson D; Li N; Zarychanski R; Doig C; McIntyre L; Freitag A; Crowther M
Journal
Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 103–111
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2017
DOI
10.1002/rth2.12004
ISSN
2475-0379