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Pooled analysis of monocyte distribution width in subjects with SARS‐CoV‐2 infection
2021
Monocyte distribution width as a biomarker of sepsis in the intensive care unit: A pilot study.
2020
Background Monocyte distribution width has been recently proposed as a sepsis biomarker in the emergency department. The aim of this study was to assess the role of monocyte distribution width as a diagnostic biomarker of sepsis in the intensive care unit. Methods In this prospective observational study, we included all consecutive patients admitted to the intensive care unit of the University Hospital “P. Giaccone” of Palermo. Patients were classified into three groups according to Sepsis-3 criteria: (1) patients without sepsis; (2) patients developing sepsis during their hospital stay; (3) patients admitted with sepsis. Monocyte distribution width was measured at admission (groups 1, 2, 3…