Chapters

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Chapter 1

General introduction and outline of this thesis

Part I Platelet transfusions in general

Chapter 2

Transfusion reactions after transfusion of platelets stored in PAS-B, PAS-C, or plasma: a nationwide comparison abstract

Chapter 3

Comparison of haemostatic function of PAS-C–platelets vs plasma–platelets in reconstituted whole blood using impedance aggregometry and thromboelastography abstract

Chapter 4

Effect of storage of platelet concentrates in PAS-B, PAS-C, or plasma on transfusion reactions abstract

Part II Platelet transfusions in cardiac surgery patients

Chapter 5

Does a platelet transfusion independently affect bleeding and adverse outcomes in cardiac surgery? abstract

Chapter 6

The association between storage time of platelet concentrates and clinical outcomes in cardiac surgery patients: an observational cohort study

Chapter 7 

General discussion