What is the optimal management of his thrombocytopaenia

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Karam Maghout is a 49 year old who has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and is undergoing induction chemotherapy. Recent blood results: Hb 98 g/L, platelets 13 x 109/L, PT/APTT normal. He has developed a fever (38.9 °C), accompanied by rigors. Apart from management of his fever, what is the optimal management of his thrombocytopaenia?

Platelets should only be administered if he has signs or symptoms of bleeding
Platelets transfusion is not required for this patient
Platelets should be administered prophylactically if the platelet count is < 10 x 109/L
Administration of platelets prophylactically to prevent bleeding is appropriate

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