Comparison of the effects of apheresis and pooled platelet transfusions on platelet count.

To compare the increase in platelet count after the transfusion of apheresis and pooled platelet suspensions among patients in the internal medicine intensive care unit. Methods Patients who received platelet suspension transfusions and were followed up at the internal medicine intensive care unit at Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital were evaluated. The patient’s platelet counts were administered apheresis, and pooled platelet suspensions were recorded before and after transfusion. The increase in platelet count was calculated. The two groups were statistically compared. Results: A total of 4,701 platelet suspension transfusions were performed at our hospital between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023. Of these transfusions, 2,990 belonged to pooled platelet suspensions and 1,711 to apheresis platelet suspensions. Conclusion: Platelet suspension transfusion is frequently used in patients receiving internal medicine intensive care. However, there is an ongoing debate concerning whether apheresis or pooled platelet transfusion is more effective in increasing platelet count. In this study, we found a significantly higher increase in platelet count among patients in the internal medicine intensive care unit after apheresis platelet suspension transfusion than pooled platelet suspension transfusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]