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Pooled platelets
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When to transfuse in the non-bleeding thrombocytopaenic patient?
If febrile transfuse at 20 (x10e9/L).
If afebrile transfuse at 10 (x10e9/L).

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This was the practice at #Westmead Haematology dept in 2002.
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1 pooled unit in an average adult raises the platelet count by 20 (x10e9/L)

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10ml/kg platelets generally raises the platelet count by 20-30 (x10e9/L)

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Ideally, ABO and Rhesus D compatible platelets should be administered. www.transfusion.com.au/bl...

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If a large volume of ABO incompatible plasma is given, the recipient may develop a positive DAT & very rarely, haemolysis. www.transfusion.com.au/bl...

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If giving Rhesus D incompatible platelets, sensitisation to foreign red cell antigens and in particular Rh(D) may occur. www.transfusion.com.au/bl...

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If Rhesus D incompatible platelets are given, the post-transfusion platelet increment & platelet survival may be lower. www.transfusion.com.au/bl...

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In Australia the specification requires a minimum platelet concentration, however the volume can vary.

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