Fig. 1From: Prophylactic platelet transfusion prior to central venous catheter placement in patients with thrombocytopenia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trialPACER trial (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT)) Diagram. CONSORT diagram of PACER. For haematologic patients, informed consent is required prior to randomisation. For the intensive care patients, randomisation takes place via deferred consent. If consent is not obtained, data are excludedBack to article page