PediRounds

Platelets — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Platelets in children. Category: Blood product.

Dose10-15 mL/kg (about 1 unit per 10 kg)
Per kg10–15 mL/kg
RouteIV

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