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How many platelet transfusions can a leukemia patient have?
As many as necessary to prevent bleeding associated with thrombocytopenia. In patients refractory to random donor platelet transfusions, platelet crossmatching may identify units providing better platelet count increases. If crossmatching is not effective, HLA matching of platelets may be necessary.
What happens when they can not the get the blood platelets to come up even with treament?
platelet transfusions do not succeed in raising the platelet levels for long. Often people need platelet every 12 - 24 hrs if they are not making them on their own. The real issue is why are they not making platelet's and to try and get their body to do so. This is often seen with cancer and thrombocytopenia. The effect of low platelets is a risk of bleeding since platelet are an important clotting factor. Ive never been impressed with platelet transfusions they are not anywhere near as good as what a healthy body does naturally.
If a person had dengue can he donate blood?
Platelet transfusions may be required in patients with Dengue Fever. If platelet counts drop sufficiently and/or fever inactivates circulating platelets, excessive bleeding may require administration of red cells to maintain adequate hematocrit.
What is the treatment for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?
Standard treatments for individuals with WAS include antibiotics for infections and platelet transfusions to limit bleeding.
What treatments are used with platelet function disorders?
Some patients may require iron and folate supplements to counteract potential anemia. Platelet transfusions may be necessary to prevent life-threatening hemorrhaging in some cases.
Do I need to worry if my platelet count is 88 with chemo?
Is my platelet count too low at 88
Is there a disease where you need blood transfusions every day?
Probably
What can I do to help raise my low platelet count?
This condition is called Thrombocytopenia and, if it becomes severe, may need to be treated medically with blood transfusions. Natural treatment includes eating a healthy balanced diet high in fresh vegetables to improve immunity and ensure adequate vitamin and mineral intake.
What is consider a high platelet count?
A normal platelet count in a healthy individual is between 150,000 and 450,000 per microliter. Ninety-five percent of healthy people will have platelet counts in this range.
Do diabetic people need blood transfusions?
No. A blood transfusion would not help a diabetic person, since there is nothing wrong with their blood in the first place.
Why do hospitals ask people to donate blood?
they ask people to donate blood so that they can give the blood to people who need it because they have lost alot of blood and or going to have a transplant or oporation.
Do you have to fast for a CBC with platelet without diff?
no need to fast for these tests.
