“FACTORS AFFECTING POST TRANSFUSION PLATELET COUNT INCREMENT” – AN EXPERIENCE AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALATTACHED BLOOD CENTRE

Abstract

Introduction: Platelets Transfusion are commonly needed patients with low platelet counts or patients with platelet dysfunction and who are bleeding or at high risk of bleeding. It is a lifesaving procedure that is carried out to prevent bleeding or stop ongoing bleeding in patients. Material & Method: In this Study we required collection of 2 ml of blood sample In EDTA thrice, once prior and twice post platelet transfusion. Post transfusion platelet counts were done within 60 minutes after each platelet transfusion, and repeat platelet counts were done after 24 hours and then daily until a subsequent platelet transfusion. Atotal Of 100 samples were taken in duration of 1 year period. Results:ATotal of 640 (Random Donor Platelet) platelet transfusions, 1 (SDP) platelet transfusion were given to 100 patients. The percentage of corrected count increment(CCI) were taken post transfusions, with a 1 hour CCI was lower than 5000 found in total 17 patients which indicated that poor response to platelet transfusion.