Clinical biochemistry
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Clinical biochemistry · May 2018
Elevated red blood cell distribution width at ICU discharge is associated with readmission to the intensive care unit.
Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a predictor of mortality in critically ill patients. Our objective was to investigate the association between the RDW at ICU discharge and the risk of ICU readmission or unexpected death in the ward. ⋯ Elevated RDW at ICU discharge is independently associated with ICU readmission and in-hospital death.