transfusions

Question 1

when to offer platelet transfusion

Answer 1

platelet count < 30 with clinically significant bleeding
platelet count < 10 if no active bleeding or planned procedure

Question 2

conditions that contraindicate a platelet transfusion

Answer 2

chronic bone marrow failure
autoimmune thrombocytopenia
heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura