Platelet Count Keeps Dropping, Should a Transfusion Be Administered?

In dengue patients, the clinical question isn’t just “What’s the platelet count today?” but “Has the patient started to recover?”

Thrombocytopenia in dengue patients can cause a sharp drop in platelet count, prompting consideration of a transfusion.(1)

A transfusion can be avoided if the platelet count is expected to start rising.⁽¹⁾

How can we promote earlier platelet recovery?

By looking at more than just the platelet count, namely through IPF (Immature Platelet Fraction).

IPF% indicates a recovery in platelet count compared to more than 3 days prior⁽²⁾. It helps clinicians predict recovery in dengue patients and optimize care by reducing the intensity of treatment and discharging patients.

IPF% indicates a recovery in platelet count compared to more than 3 days prior⁽²⁾. It helps clinicians predict recovery in dengue patients and optimize care by reducing the intensity of treatment and discharging patients.

Want to assess recovery from dengue earlier and with greater certainty?

Click here to learn more about Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF)