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What is the platelet count cutoff for performing spinal or epidural anesthesia?
By Tripdatabase.
Abstract
Evidence indicates a commonly recommended platelet count cutoff for spinal or epidural anesthesia is ≥80 × 10^9/L, though counts as low as 70 × 10^9/L may be considered in certain obstetric populations without increased risk factors.
Keywords
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Open access
Source
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At a glance
- Journal
- Zenodo
- Published
- 29 October 2026
- Specialty
- Critical care and anaesthesia



