Reduced platelet function in preterm neonates compared with term neonates.

Background: A reduced platelet function might contribute to the longer bleeding time seen in preterm neonates. However, the previously used platelet function testing in neonates is limited due to methodological limitations, mainly caused by difficulties in obtaining adequate blood volume. Therefore, the platelet function in preterm neonates is sparsely investigated.

Platelet count and function in umbilical cord blood versus peripheral blood in term neonates.

Platelet function in neonates is sparsely investigated. The majority of previous studies investigated platelets in umbilical cord (UC) blood rather than in peripheral blood.We included 20 term neonates and sampled UC blood and peripheral blood within 20 min and 24 h after birth.

The Role of Platelets in Premature Neonates with Intraventricular Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) affects up to 22% of extremely low birth weight neonates. Impaired coagulation might contribute to the pathogenesis of IVH. The aims of this study were to summarize the current knowledge on the role of platelet indices in premature neonates with IVH and to provide an overview of secondary hemostasis parameters as well as fibrinolysis in premature neonates with IVH.