In a patient with thrombocytopenia, what is the target platelet count after transfusion to perform an invasive procedure?
(A) 30,000 (B) 40,000 (C) 50,000 (D) 60,000
(C) Ans: C. 50,000(Ref Bailey 27/e p22-23, 26/e p23, Nelson 20/e p2374).Target platelet count after transfusion for performing invasive procedure in thrombocytopenic patient = 50, 000.Blood ProductStandard GuidelinesFFPIf prothrombin time (PT) or paial thromboplastin time (PTT) > 1.5 times normal.CryoprecipitateIf fibrinogen < 0.8 g/LPlateletsIf platelet count <50 x 109/mL