2016
DOI: 10.1111/anae.13448
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Platelet count and transfusion requirements during moderate or severe postpartum haemorrhage

Abstract: SummaryLimited data exist on platelet transfusion during postpartum haemorrhage. We retrospectively analysed a consecutive cohort from a single centre of 347 women with moderate or severe postpartum haemorrhage, transfused according to national guidelines. Twelve (3%) women required a platelet transfusion. There were no differences between women who did and did not receive platelets with respect to age, mode of initiation of labour or mode of delivery. Women receiving a platelet transfusion had a lower median … Show more

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“…One third of women was thrombocytopenic and many were severely thrombocytopenic. This also contrasts with studies in high income countries in which thrombocytopenia is relatively uncommon [ 24 ]. The low platelet counts (in the context of the relatively well preserved coagulation factors) may explain why so many women had an EXTEM A5 < 40 mm since EXTEM A5 values are influenced by platelet and fibrinogen levels.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 73%
“…One third of women was thrombocytopenic and many were severely thrombocytopenic. This also contrasts with studies in high income countries in which thrombocytopenia is relatively uncommon [ 24 ]. The low platelet counts (in the context of the relatively well preserved coagulation factors) may explain why so many women had an EXTEM A5 < 40 mm since EXTEM A5 values are influenced by platelet and fibrinogen levels.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 73%
“…Postpartum haemorrhage may be exacerbated by haemostatic impairment. A Clauss fibrinogen below 2 g/L is associated with progression of bleeding [12,13], although clinically significant deficiencies of other clotting factors and platelets are less common [14][15][16]. In severe PPH, laboratory coagulation results are often too slow to be useful clinically and guidelines recommend the use of empirical treatment with fixed ratios of red blood cells (RBC), fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and platelets, based on data derived from major trauma [5,6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 52 Usually, the platelet counts will decrease to the baseline level approximately 1 week after platelet transfusion. 53 Concurrent administration of platelet transfusions and IVIg was associated with resolution of bleeding, rapid restoration of adequate platelet counts, and minimal side effects. 16 In our study, the predelivery platelet transfusion of the IVIg monotherapy group was greater than that of the prednisone plus IVIg group.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 94%