Table 7.

Mean platelet responses following platelet transfusions




PCT; n = 318

Control; n = 327
Before transfusion    
   Platelet count, × 109/L   15.1   15.2  
1 h after transfusion    
   Platelet count, × 109/L   36.5*  49.5  
   Count increment, × 109/L   21.4*  34.1  
   Corrected count increment, × 103  11.1*  16.0  
24 h after transfusion    
   Platelet count, × 109/L   27.9*  36.1  
   Count increment, × 109/L   13.2*  21.5  
   Corrected count increment, × 103
 
6.7*
 
10.1
 



PCT; n = 318

Control; n = 327
Before transfusion    
   Platelet count, × 109/L   15.1   15.2  
1 h after transfusion    
   Platelet count, × 109/L   36.5*  49.5  
   Count increment, × 109/L   21.4*  34.1  
   Corrected count increment, × 103  11.1*  16.0  
24 h after transfusion    
   Platelet count, × 109/L   27.9*  36.1  
   Count increment, × 109/L   13.2*  21.5  
   Corrected count increment, × 103
 
6.7*
 
10.1
 
*

P < .001 compared with control

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