Platelet storage duration and its clinical and transfusion outcomes: a systematic review
Abstract Background Platelets (PLTs) are usually stored for up to 5 days prior to transfusion, although in some blood services the storage period is extended to 7 days. During storage, changes occur in both PLT and storage medium, which may lead to PLT activation and dysfunction. The clinical signif...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2114-x |