title: Platelet therapy.
abstract: Thrombocytopenia is a major cause of bleeding episodes at all ages. The pathophysiology, causes of thrombocytopenia and clinical presentation have been reviewed briefly. However the emphasis has been laid on various aspects of platelet support such as indications and amount of platelet support essential for management of bleeding episodes with the help of platelet concentrates, single donor platelets. Strategies for management of platelet transfusion refractoriness has also been included for effective management of bleeding episodes in these conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. vedpchoudhry@yahoo.com
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Choudhry
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D010976:Platelet Count; D017713:Platelet Transfusion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome