Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)

Fig 1: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Fig 2: Bruises in ITP.

Platelet transfusions are generally not indicated in patients with ITP because the transfused platelets are destroyed by the patient's antibodies. However, they are indicated when there is significant acute bleeding.

Fig 3: Platelet pool

Other treatments will take longer to work, but may be administered simultaneously.