Systematic reviews on platelet transfusions: Is there unnecessary duplication of effort? A scoping review

Platelet transfusions are used across multiple patient populations to prevent and correct bleeding. This scoping review aimed to map the currently available systematic reviews (SRs) and evidence‐based guidelines in the field of platelet transfusion.

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