Duration of platelet storage and outcomes of critically ill patients.

Andrew FlintCécile AubronMichael BaileyRinaldo BellomoDavid PilcherAllen C ChengColin HegartyMichael Charles ReadeZoe McQuilten

Published in: Transfusion (2017)

In this large observational study in a heterogeneous ICU population, storage duration of PLTs was not associated with an increased risk of mortality or infection.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
cardiovascular events
mechanical ventilation
risk factors
type diabetes
insulin resistance
acute respiratory distress syndrome