Prophylactic platelet transfusion prior to central venous catheter placement in patients with thrombocytopenia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Prophylactic platelet transfusion prior to central venous catheter placement in patients with thrombocytopenia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Severe thrombocytopenia should be corrected by prophylactic platelet transfusion prior to central venous catheter (CVC) insertion, according to national and international guidelines. Even though correction is thought to prevent bleeding complications, evidence supporting the rout...

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Main Authors: Emma K. van de Weerdt, Bart J. Biemond, Sacha S. Zeerleder, Krijn P. van Lienden, Jan M. Binnekade, Alexander P. J. Vlaar, Study collaborative
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Central venous catheter
Thrombocytopenia
Platelet count
Bleeding complication
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2480-3

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