What is the typical lifespan of transfused platelets? What term is used when a patient becomes unresponsive to platelet transfusions? If patient's platelet count does not increase as expected following a platelet transfusion, what are some potential causes?

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Lifespan of Transfused Platelets The typical lifespan of transfused platelets is relatively short usually around 7 to 10 days Platelets are small cell fragments without a nucleus and are involved in b... View the full answer