Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) is a Prognostic Factor for Mortality in the Patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock

Korkmaz P., Erarslan S., TOKA O.

KUWAIT MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.50, no.3, pp.329-336, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 50 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Journal Name: KUWAIT MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.329-336
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of the range of variation of red blood cell (RBC) volume. It can be calculated automatically as part of a standard complete blood count. Our aim in this study is to evaluate the relationship between RDW and mortality in patients with sepsis and septic shock.