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PLT transfusions for the thrombocytopenia of prematurity*
| Maintain > 50 × 109 to 100 × 109/L PLTs for significant bleeding |
| Maintain > 50 × 109/L PLTs for invasive procedures |
| Maintain > 20 × 109/L PLTs prophylactically for clinically stable neonates |
| Maintain > 50 × 109 to > 100 × 109/L PLTs prophylactically for clinically unstable neonates |
Words in italics must be defined locally. For example, consider bleeding site and extent, degree of prematurity, and underlying medical condition.
