Development and validation of a simple and robust model to predict 30-day mortality in patients with Clostridioides difficile-associated enterocolitis.

Katrin Claudia KatzerStefan HagelPhilipp Alexander ReukenTony BrunsAndreas Stallmach

Published in: BMJ open gastroenterology (2021)

Hypotension and CRP elevation on the day of diagnosis as well as occurrence of kidney dysfunction during the first 6 days are suitable parameters to predict 30-day mortality in patients with CDI who need to be treated in the hospital.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
clostridium difficile
risk factors
risk assessment
healthcare
oxidative stress
emergency department
coronary artery disease
low birth weight
preterm infants
newly diagnosed