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ArticleInfection and drug resistance2021

MPR and NLR as Prognostic Markers in ICU-Admitted Patients with COVID-19 in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Abdullah A Mobarki, Gasim Dobie, Muhammad Saboor, Aymen M Madkhali, Mohammad S Akhter, Ali Hakamy, Adel Humran, Yousof Hamali, Denise E Jackson, Hassan A Hamali

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Article in Infection and drug resistance, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Abdullah A MobarkiDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Gizan, Saudi Arabia.
Gasim DobieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Gizan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9225-1709
Muhammad SaboorDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Gizan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-2901-0216
Aymen M MadkhaliDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Gizan, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad S AkhterDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Gizan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-0426-5551
Ali HakamyDepartment of Respiratory Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Gizan, Saudi Arabia.
Adel HumranRespiratory Care Department, King Fahad Central Hospital, Gizan, Saudi Arabia.
Yousof HamaliRadiodiagnostics and Medical Imaging Department, Prince Sultan Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Denise E JacksonThrombosis and Vascular Diseases Laboratory, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9044-8009
Hassan A HamaliDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Gizan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-3791-460X
Jazan University · SAKing Fahad Central Hospital · SARespiratory Clinical Trials · AURiyadh Armed Forces Hospital · SARMIT University · AU

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Abstract

objectiveThe aims of the current study were to evaluate the importance of MPR and NLR as prognostic markers in ICU-admitted COVID-19 patients and to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on hematological and coagulation parameters in patients from Jazan region of Saudi Arabia.

methodsThis retrospective study was conducted between October 2020 and January 2021 at King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan region. Medical files, which included the results of complete blood count (CBC), calculated mean platelet volume to platelet count ratio (MPR) and neutrophils-to-lymphocytes ratio (NLR) parameters, coagulation profile and D-dimer test, of 96 (64 male and 32 female) COVID-19-infected patients admitted to the intensive care unit were reviewed. Associations between the test results and COVID-19 infection outcomes (discharged [DC] or passed away [PA]) were measured.

resultsThe results of the current study demonstrate overall significant differences in CBC parameters between PA group as compared to DC group (P < 0.05). The PA group had a significantly elevated MPR (10.15±12.16 vs 4.04±1.5; P < 0.01) and NLR (18.29±19.82 vs 7.35±9.68; P < 0.01) as compared to the DC group, suggesting an association between these parameters and mortality. Odds ratios analysis also showed that adjustment for demographic variables and comorbidities did not weaken the observed association.

conclusionElevated MPR and NLR are associated with poor prognosis in COVID-19 patients and could be useful as therapy management indicators.

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