In the present retrospective study, implementation of an intensivist-led RRT along with educational modules, publicity and bedside simulation-based training was associated with a significant decrease in unexpected and overall mortality of inpatients.

An extreme TTS score on admission accurately predicts the occurrence of delayed ARDS in blunt thoracic trauma patients affected by pulmonary contusion. This simple score could guide early decision making and management for a non-negligible proportion of this specific population.

Our findings suggest that apheresis PLTs may be more hazardous than pooled PLTs both in recipients and in donors. This study calls for randomized trials to confirm or refute these results.

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