Red cell Distribution Width as a Prognostic Predictor in Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

ConclusionRDW is used as an inexpensive index that is routinely reported as a part of the complete blood count, RDW is an important marker for both diagnostic and prognostic purposes in all cause mortality in ICU patients not specifically in mechanically ventilated patients. Larger studies and clinical trials are recommended to determine the clinical outcome of RDW prognostic value in VAP.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research