The evaluation of sequential platelet counts has prognostic value for acute kidney injury patients requiring dialysis in the intensive care setting

The evaluation of sequential platelet counts has prognostic value for acute kidney injury patients requiring dialysis in the intensive care setting

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prognostic value of platelet counts in acute kidney injury patients requiring renal replacement therapy. METHODS: This prospective cohort study was performed in three tertiary-care hospitals. Platelet counts were obtained upon admission to the intensive care unit and dur...

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Main Authors: Carla Valente, Márcio Soares, Eduardo Rocha, Lucio Cardoso, Elizabeth Maccariello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2013-06-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Platelets
Acute Kidney Injury
Mortality
Prognosis
Intensive Care Unit
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322013000600803

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