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5 questions · 5 findings · 1 reviews · Haematology

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Summary of findings table ‐ Platelet transfusion vs no platelet transfusion

Procedure‐related (lumbar puncture or epidural anaesthetic) complications within 7 days of the procedure · thrombocytopenia

1 finding from 1 review

Use of platelet transfusions prior to lumbar punctures or epidural anaesthesia for the prevention of complications in… 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 21 participants
Very low

Summary of findings table ‐ Platelet transfusion vs no platelet transfusion

Major procedure‐related bleeding · thrombocytopenia

1 finding from 1 review

Use of platelet transfusions prior to lumbar punctures or epidural anaesthesia for the prevention of complications in… 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 studies · 150 participants
Very low

Summary of findings table ‐ Platelet transfusion vs no platelet transfusion

All‐cause mortality up to 30 days after the procedure · thrombocytopenia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Use of platelet transfusions prior to lumbar punctures or epidural anaesthesia for the prevention of complications in… 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Summary of findings table ‐ Platelet transfusion vs no platelet transfusion

Transfusion‐related complications within 24 hours of the procedure · thrombocytopenia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Use of platelet transfusions prior to lumbar punctures or epidural anaesthesia for the prevention of complications in… 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Summary of findings table ‐ Platelet transfusion vs no platelet transfusion

Quality of life (as defined by the individual studies) · thrombocytopenia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Use of platelet transfusions prior to lumbar punctures or epidural anaesthesia for the prevention of complications in… 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found