26th July 2024

A 32-year-old patient with known ITP presents to the emergency department

A 32-year-old patient with known ITP presents to the emergency department with right iliac fossa pain and fever. She has been diagnosed with appendicitis and is due to go for surgery. Her platelet count is 26 x 10⁹. What treatment should be given pre-surgery?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.