A critical analysis of adult platelet product utilisation in South Africa, 2014 - 2021

Background. Platelet products are usually prescribed for the prevention and treatment of bleeding in patients with reduced platelet counts, or those with dysfunctional platelets. Between 2008 and 2017, platelet use across 12 multinational transfusion centres increased by 10.2%, and a further in...

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Main Authors: L Bolton, R Swanevelder, P-L Wessels, J R C Pulliam, K van den Berg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2025-04-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/2467
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