Picking up the pace: Decreasing platelet administration safely and effectively.

•Hematology-Oncology pediatric patients often require blood and blood product transfusions.•The current platelet transfusion national guidelines recommend an infusion time that ranges from 30 minutes to 4 hours.•By administering PLT between 30-45 minutes, PLT counts are increased more quickly without untoward complications.•With quicker PLT administration, patients can be disconnected from IV pumps sooner.