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Is red blood cell distribution width a marker of severity in patients discharged from the ICU?

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We have read the study about the association between high red blood cell distribution width and higher ward mortality after intensive care unit discharge. The study increases the evidence that… Click to show full abstract

We have read the study about the association between high red blood cell distribution width and higher ward mortality after intensive care unit discharge. The study increases the evidence that RDW may be a marker of severity for patients discharged from the ICU. However, in this letter, we comment on issues that need further discussion.

Keywords: red blood; marker severity; cell distribution; distribution width; blood cell; severity patients

Journal Title: Journal of Intensive Care
Year Published: 2019

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