Platelet transfusion therapy for medical and surgical patients.
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Abstract
Platelet transfusions have become more common as more patients undergo bone marrow transplantation and aggressive chemotherapy for malignant diseases. This paper reviews the indications for platelet transfusions and the factors that can decrease their effectiveness.