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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Main Authors: Estcourt, L, Desborough, MJR, Hopewell, S, Doree, C, Stanworth, SJ
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015