Comparison of different platelet transfusion thresholds prior to insertion of central lines in patients with thrombocytopenia
<p><strong>Background</strong> Patients with a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) often require the insertion of central lines (central venous catheters (CVCs)). CVCs have a number of uses; these include: administration of chemotherapy; intensive monitoring and treatment of crit...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015
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