This Series on “Platelet Transfusion” is edited by Dr. Pilar Solves from Hospital Universitari I Politècnic la Fe, Valencia, Spain. The main objective of this series is to update the knowledge of different and specific aspects of platelet transfusion practice that are controversial or have low scientific evidence. We think this update could contribute to improve the platelet transfusion practice.
Editorial
Special series on platelet transfusion
Review Article
Research progress on the immunological platelet transfusion refractoriness in patients with acute leukemia: a narrative review
Review Article
Pathogen reduction of platelets: experience of a single blood bank
Review Article
Single donor platelets versus whole blood derived platelets: are they the same?
Review Article
Cryopreserved platelets: a narrative review of its current role in transfusion therapy
Review Article
Incidence and management of non-immune platelet transfusion refractoriness: a narrative review
Review Article
Incidence and severity of adverse effects related to platelet transfusion: a narrative review of the literature and the recent hemovigilance data of Japan
Disclosure:
The series “Platelet Transfusion” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Blood without any sponsorship or funding. Pilar Solves served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.