Hodgkin Disease, Lymphocytic Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma
Conditions
Keywords
Platelet Transfusion
Brief summary
Platelet concentrates (PCs) characteristics, such as storage duration, ABO compatibility, dose and source, may have an impact on transfusion responses and outcomes. Because of the relative scarcity of PCs the selection of a specific PC for issue to the patient remains a challenging process. Regulatory agencies do not fully address these characteristics in their recommendations for prophylactic transfusions. The aim of the study was to analyse the effect of product-related factors in a real life setting, in order to determine which ones are the most relevant when selecting PCs for patients in prophylactic conditions. Two different endpoints are studied: the corrected count increment and the platelet transfusion time intervals.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Inpatients in the hematology department between January 2001 and December 2012 * Hematologic malignancy * At least one platelet transfusion (with platelet count ≤ 25 G/L) * Age 18 and over at time of first transfusion
Exclusion criteria
* More than one hematologic malignancy * Non-malignant haematological disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected count increment | 24 hours post transfusion | Platelet increment corrected for platelet dose and body surface area |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Transfusion interval | 7 days | Time interval to following platelet transfusion in days |