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Central Line Placement and Platelet Transfusion
This chapter explores the need for platelet transfusion before central venous catheter placement in patients with low platelet counts. It discusses the lack of standardized guidelines and shares experiences and policies from different institutions. The chapter also reviews a non-inferiority trial that shows platelet transfusion may be beneficial in reducing bleeding complications.
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