Platelets — paediatric dose

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

Clinical notes

Check post-transfusion increment.

10-15 mL/kg (about 1 unit per 10 kg). That is 10–15 mL/kg per dose.

Platelets is given by IV.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.