Journal of Blood & Lymph

Das S

Publications

• Case Study
  Platelet Transfusion Practice in Dengue Epidemic; Current Trends and Challenges ? an Institutional Study
  Author(s): Soumya MH, Das S and Kalyani RSoumya MH, Das S and Kalyani R
  
  Introduction: Dengue is an arboviral disease with an inherited risk associated with the transfusion of blood components and to prevent unnecessary transfusion during dengue epidemic a standard criteria has to be followed. Aims/objectives: To record clinical features, laboratory investigations and management of hospitalized seropositive dengue patients. To review the appropriateness of platelet transfusion practices in order to ensure optimal utilization of platelets. Material and methods: The Retrospective study is being done at RL Jalappa Medical Hospital from April 2015 to June 2019 on seropositive dengue cases. All serologically confirmed dengue cases who received platelet transfusion were included in the study. Patient’s clinical data and platelet counts were obtained from platelet requisition forms and Medical Record Department. C.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/jbl.2019.9.255

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