A platelet count of less than _____ is often used as a trigger to initiate prophylactic platelet transfusions to prevent intracranial hemorrhage.
A)10 × 10³ / µL (10 x 10⁹/L)
B)20 × 10³ / µL (20 x 10⁹/L)
C)30 × 10³ / µL (30 x 10⁹/L)
D)40 × 10³ / µL (40 x 10⁹/L)

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A platelet count of less than 10 × 10³ / µL (10 x 10⁹/L) is often used as a threshold to initiate prophylactic platelet transfusions in order to prevent intracranial hemorrhage, especially in patients at high risk for bleeding.

A Platelet Count of Less Than _____ Is Often Used