Assertion: platelet transfusion | /r/HasProperty | given
Facets:
value: traditionally
type: OTHER
value: prior to procedures
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: International guidelines recommend that platelets transfusions are given to people with reversible bone marrow failure to reduce the risk of spontaneous bleeding when the platelet count is less than 10 x 109/L.
text: In people with a low platelet count, prophylactic platelet transfusions do not need to be given prior to procedures that have a low risk of causing bleeding.  
text: Platelet transfusions are given to prevent or treat bleeding because of severely low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia).
text: Platelet transfusions are traditionally given to those undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia, multiple myeloma, those with aplastic anemia, AIDS, hypersplenism, ITP, sepsis, bone marrow transplant, radiation treatment, organ transplant or surgeries such as cardiopulmonary bypass.
text: It is used to treat a low platelet count or may be given if there is a risk of bleeding due to surgery or other procedures.
text: International guidelines recommend that platelets transfusions are given to people with reversible bone marrow failure to reduce the risk of spontaneous bleeding when the platelet count is < 10x109/L.