Can red blood cell distribution width (RDW) level predict the severity of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD)?

Sumeyye Alparslan BekirEylem TuncaySinem GungorMurat YalcinsoyÖzlem SogukpinarBaran GundogusEmine AksoyMeltem AgcaSinem Agca AltunbeyHatice TurkerZuhal Karakurt

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2021)

Patients with AECOPD, lower RDW values should be considered carefully. Lower RDW can be used for decision of COPD exacerbation severity and follow up treatment response.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
red blood cell
respiratory failure
lung function
liver failure
drug induced
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
decision making
aortic dissection