Platelet transfusion is indicated to prevent hemorrhage in patients with thrombocytopenia or platelet function defects. Cryoprecipitate is used in cases of hypofibrinogenemia, which most often occurs in the setting of massive hemorrhage or consumptive coagulopathy.

Why would you need a platelet transfusion?

Why do I need a platelet transfusion? Your doctor may recommend a platelet transfusion if your platelet count is low. Your may have a low platelet count if your bone marrow is not working normally. This may be because you have cancer, leukaemia or a blood disorder.

Why do you administer platelets?

Platelet transfusion

Platelets are commonly transfused to patients with low platelet counts or patients with platelet dysfunction who are bleeding or at high risk of bleeding. All platelet components are leucodepleted and irradiated prior to release to the hospital.