Bacterial contamination of platelets for transfusion: strategies for prevention
Abstract Platelet transfusions carry greater risks of infection, sepsis, and death than any other blood product, owing primarily to bacterial contamination. Many patients may be at particular risk, including critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. This narrative review provides an overvi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2212-9 |