title: Platelet transfusion therapy for medical and surgical patients.
abstract: Platelet transfusions have become more common as more patients undergo bone marrow transplantation and aggressive chemotherapy for malignant diseases. This paper reviews the indications for platelet transfusions and the factors that can decrease their effectiveness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hussein
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Hoeltge
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D010976:Platelet Count; D017713:Platelet Transfusion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D012307:Risk Factors; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*