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Patient demographics and platelet transfusion details
| Parameter | Categories | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis | Haematological malignancy | 45 (65) |
| Oncological malignancy | 18 (26) | |
| Aplastic anaemia | 6 (9) | |
| Gender | Male | 47 (68) |
| Female | 22 (32) | |
| Indications for platelet transfusions | Prophylaxis | 50 (68) |
| Mucosal bleeding | 16 (22) | |
| Prior to procedure | 7 (10) | |
| Episodes of platelet transfusion received | One | 9 (12) |
| Two | 52 (71) | |
| Three | 10 (14) | |
| Four | 2 (3) | |
| Previous history of transfusions | Yes | 59 (81) |
| No | 14 (19) |
