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, cilt.35, sa.3, ss.1359-1365, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.19193/0393-6384_2019_3_209
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1359-1365
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.