Why Is Thrombocytopenia a Manifestation of a Massive Transfusion

question 100

Multiple Choice

Why is thrombocytopenia a manifestation of a massive transfusion?

• A) Platelets are diluted by resuscitation fluids and stored blood.
• B) Platelets are refractory to infused blood.
• C) Platelets are sequestered in the spleen due to abnormal hemodynamics.
• D) None of the above

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