The relationship between hematocrit and serum albumin levels difference and mortality in elderly sepsis patients in intensive care units-a retrospective study based on two large database.

Zichen WangLuming ZhangShaojin LiFengshuo XuDidi HanHao WangTao HuangHaiyan YinJun Lyu

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2022)

High HCT-ALB (≥ 6.7) is associated with 1.41 and 1.27 times ICU and hospital mortality risk in elderly patients with sepsis. HCT-ALB is simple and easy to obtain and is a promising clinical predictor of early risk stratification for elderly sepsis patients in ICU.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
acute kidney injury
healthcare
emergency department
mechanical ventilation
type diabetes
cell proliferation
cardiovascular events
adverse drug
cell death
signaling pathway
electronic health record