Prognostic Value of Red Cell Distribution Width and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio on Admission in Critically III Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, vol.7, no.3, pp.92-97, 2021 (ESCI)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 7 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1097/ej9.0000000000000018
- Journal Name: EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Page Numbers: pp.92-97
- Keywords: ICU mortality, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, prognostic marker, red cell distribution width
- Gazi University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: Studies have reported that red cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with a higher mortality rate and bloodstream infection risk in intensive care units (ICUs). Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker of inflammation related to mortality in pneumonia, cardiovascular diseases, and pulmonary embolism. Both markers are not yet routinely used as a prognostic marker in ICUs. With this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of these 2 markers on ICU outcomes.