Platelet indices as a predictor of mortality in critically ill children
Maram A El Hassab,
Ahmed AbdelBasset,
Abo Elezz
et al.
Abstract:In the current study, we aimed to elaborate the utility of platelet indices as biomarkers for predicting critical illness and mortality in critically ill children. Two main groups were included; group I (patient group): Two hundred (200) critically ill children, group II: Two hundred (200) healthy children with comparable age and sex, were enrolled as a control group. All subjects were evaluated clinically and by CBC including platelet indices (MPV, PDW, and PCT). Patient group I were evaluated with SOFA and P… Show more
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