SynthesisEuropean journal of medical research2024
Red blood cell distribution width at admission and the short-term mortality of patients with severe burn injury: a meta-analysis.
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- The red cell distribution width to albumin ratio (RAR) for predicting prognosis in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: a retrospective cohort study using the MIMIC-IV database.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Elevated preoperative red cell distribution width and incident infection after metabolic and bariatric surgery: a cohort study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Risk Factors for Sepsis and Pulmonary Embolism Mortality in Burn Patients by Using a Competing Risk Model: A Machine Learning Approach.BioMed research international · 2026Article
- Risk factors of mortality among pediatric burn patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Translational pediatrics · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveRed blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a marker of inflammation and oxidative stress, and its elevation has been associated with poor outcomes in critically ill patients. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between RDW at admission and short-term mortality in patients with severe burn injury.
methodsWe systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science up to August 2024, following PRISMA 2020 and Cochrane guidelines. Cohort studies of adult severe burn patients who reported RDW at admission and short-term mortality were included. Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects models, with mean difference (MD) and relative risk (RR) calculated for RDW and mortality outcomes, respectively. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess heterogeneity.
resultsNine cohort studies involving 5268 patients were included. Overall, RDW at admission was higher in nonsurvivors compared to survivors [MD: 0.95%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.52-1.38, p < 0.001, I
conclusionsRDW at admission is a significant predictor of short-term mortality in patients with severe burn injury. This finding highlights the potential role of RDW as a simple and effective marker for risk stratification in these patients.
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