Factors Influencing Corrected Count Increment After Platelet Transfusion in Thrombocytopenic Patients.

Background Platelet transfusion is a life-saving procedure for thrombocytopenic patients. Platelet transfusions can be either prophylactic or therapeutic. Prophylactic platelet transfusion reduces the risk of bleeding before any specific procedure, whereas therapeutic platelet transfusion helps to control active bleeding.