Platelets form a small fraction of the total blood volume. Platelet transfusions help prevent or treat bleeding due to platelet deficiency or dysfunction. The Canadian Blood Services collects and prepares platelet concentrates for transfusion in Canada.
The Transfusion Medicine Advisory Group (TMAG) has developed the following recommendation related to platelet transfusion:
| Title |
Dated |
| Transfusion of Platelets to Adults | Dec 2019 |
For more resources related to platelet transfusion, please visit the Recommendations Page.
