Short Answer
Platelets help stop bleeding by forming blood clots.
Detailed Answer
Platelets are tiny blood cells that help control bleeding.
Patients who commonly need platelet transfusions include:
- Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
- Dengue patients with very low platelet counts
- Bone marrow disorder patients
- Patients undergoing certain surgeries
Platelets have a very short storage life, making regular platelet donation extremely important.
❤️ Platelet donors give hope to patients who cannot stop bleeding on their own.
