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Is Platelet Decline a Predictor of Poor Outcome in Severely Burnt Patients? A 5 Year Retrospective Study
Bahemia IA,Muganza A,Moore R, Patel M.
Volume 15 Issue 1
Global Journal of Medical Research
Volume 15 Issue 1
Global Journal of Medical Research
Background: Thrombocytopenia is common among intensive care unit (ICU) patients.The percentage declinein platelet count (PPD) rather than the absolute count has been shown tobe a predictor of mortality.Purpose: To determine if changes in platelet count after a severe burn injury can be used as apredictor of outcome. Material & methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study of patients admitted to the BurnsICU between the 1st January 2009 and 31st December 2013. The study included demographic,hematological (platelet count) and microbiological data of patients.
