Effects of Baseline Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Decrease Following Renal Replacement Therapy Initiation in Patients With Severe Acute Kidney Injury

Objectives:Thrombocytopenia is common in critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury and may be worsened by the use of renal replacement therapy. In this study, we evaluate the effects of renal replacement therapy on subsequent platelet values, the prognostic significance of a decrease i