Table 4.
24-hour CI and CCI – PP population
| Parameters of transfusion efficacy | Gamma irradiation group (n = 19)† | Control group (n = 18)§ | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hour post-transfusion PLT count (× 109/l) | |||
| Mean ± SD | 20.3 ± 10.15 | 22.1 ± 9.82 | 0.316 |
| Median (range) | 18.9 (8.0–46.1) | 20.8 (7.9–50.4) | |
| 24-hour CI | |||
| Mean ± SD | 9.8 ± 7.11 | 11.0 ± 6.61 | 0.242 |
| Median (range) | 8.7 (1.5–32.4) | 9.8 (2.0–33.3) | |
| 1-hour CCI | |||
| Mean ± SD§ | 5.8 ± 4.05 | 6.6 ± 4.10 | 0.167 |
| Median (range) | 5.0 (1.1–19.4) | 5.7 (1.4–21.1) |
†
Calculated for 19 patients: one patient had a single PLT transfusion with no post-transfusion PLT count.
§
Calculated for 18 patients: two patients had a single PLT transfusion with no post-transfusion PLT count.
NS = Not significant (p ≥ 0.05).