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    percussion and low platelets in neonates

    Cerebral Palsy In Infancy
    we are interested in finding out if there is a recognised cut off point regarding platelet count in neonates in relation to performing percussion and vibrations

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    re: percussion and low platelets in neonates

    we dont tend to use active techniques under 100 (perc and vibes) and obvious care with suctioning between 50- 100 platelets.
    Having said this my colleagues in cicu will do a bronchial alveolar lavage with vibes between 50- 100 if requested.



 
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