Platelets — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Platelets in children. Category: Blood product.
| Dose | 10-15 mL/kg (about 1 unit per 10 kg) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 10–15 mL/kg |
| Route | IV |
Clinical notes
Check post-transfusion increment.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines