THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF LYMPHOPENIA IN ADULT INTENSIVE CARE PATIENTS IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Sucu M. G., Gokcinar D., Lafci A., Dag O., Turan I. O., Gogus N.

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA, vol.35, no.3, pp.1359-1365, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 35 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.19193/0393-6384_2019_3_209
  • Journal Name: ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1359-1365
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: A lower than normal lymphocyte count is indicative of a weak immune system, which can lead to a predisposition to infection. Infection is among the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality in intensive care units. This study aimed to do determine the correlation between lymphopenia and mortality in adult intensive care patients in critical condition.