Platelet Count and Bleeding Risk
Platelet Count | Risk of Bleeding |
|---|---|
≥ 50,000/mcL (≥ 50 × 109/L) | Minimal |
20,000–50,000/mcL (20–50 × 109/L) | Minor bleeding after trauma |
≤ 20,000/mcL (≤ 20 × 109/L) | Spontaneous bleeding |
≤ 5000/mcL (≤ 5 × 109/L) | Severe, possibly life-threatening spontaneous bleeding |
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