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*Consider transfusion of platelets if platelets <50,000, or Fresh Frozen Plasma if PT/PTT twice the normal range <ref>McVay P. et al. Lack of increased bleeding after paracentesis and thoracentesis in patients with mild coagulation abnormalities. Transfusion. 1991 Feb;31(2):164-71</ref>
<ref>McVay P. et al. Lack of increased bleeding after paracentesis and thoracentesis in patients with mild coagulation abnormalities. Transfusion. 1991 Feb;31(2):164-71</ref>
*Platelets <50K
*INR >2x normal
*Mechanical ventilation

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  • Platelets <50K
  • INR >2x normal
  • Mechanical ventilation
  1. McVay P. et al. Lack of increased bleeding after paracentesis and thoracentesis in patients with mild coagulation abnormalities. Transfusion. 1991 Feb;31(2):164-71