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Association of pretransfusion platelet count with mortality in patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at 1047 people with sepsis and kidney injury. It checked blood platelet levels before transfusion. Lower platelets were linked to higher death risk. It is a large study that shows a link, not proof of cause. It helps us understand risks in the ICU.

Who did this work

Zhishun Ye (Foshan Second People's Hospital) · Yijian Li (Foshan Second People's Hospital) · Yongqiang Lao (Foshan Second People's Hospital) · Shuhua Lu (Foshan Second People's Hospital)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-09
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-74700-3