Increased red cell distribution width predicts mortality in COVID-19 patients admitted to a Dutch intensive care unit.

Anthony D MompiereJos L M L le NobleManon Fleuren-JanssenKelly BroenFrits van OschNorbert Foudraine

Published in: Acute and critical care (2024)

Increased RDW in COVID-19 patients at ICU admission was associated with increased 30-day and 90-day mortalities, and shorter duration of invasive ventilation. Thus, RDW can be used as a surrogate biomarker for clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU.

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