Red cell distribution width and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictive factor in treatment of pediatric patients with burns.
Int J Burns Trauma
; 10(4): 101-106, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Red cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with mortality in certain diseases. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio [NLR] is being used as a decisive parameter in inflammatory diseases. The association between morbidity and RDW-NLR in children with burns is unclear. We aimed to evaluate effectivity of these markers in children with burn.METHODS:
Retrospectively the treatment records of 39 children with second-degree superfisial, second-degree deep, and third-degree burns were evaluated. First group included patients those treated with grafts and second group included those treated with topical agents. Total body surface area [TBSA], age, RDW, NLR, sex, and albumin values were evaluated. The association of RDW and NLR with both groups were analysed.RESULTS:
Patients in group 2 had mild increase in RDW and NLR values but it was not more statistically significant than in group 1. A positive relationship between NLR and length of hospital stay, TBSA and length of hospital stay, and RDW and lymphocyte values was found. A negative correlation between albumin values and length of hospital stay was found.CONCLUSION:
NLR is associated with morbidity in patients with burns; although RDW has not any relationship with morbidity in pediatric scald burns.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Burns Trauma
Year:
2020
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Article