[Platelet transfusions in systemic blood diseases].
The authors analyzed clinical experience gained in platelet concentrate transfusions to patients with blood diseases. A total of 155 patients received 974 transfusions of fresh or stored at 22 degrees C platelets. Isolation of platelets for transfusions' can be conducted by two methods: from platelet-enriched plasma, from leukothrombocytic layer. The latter is preferable because of higher functional capacity, low quantities of foreign leukocytes and red cells, decreased damage to platelets during isolation. Indications to the transfusions, their therapeutic effect, alloimmunization, resistance to platelet transfusions, prophylactic transfusions are covered.
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