Observational studyMedizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin2025
Evaluation of the predictive value of the glucose-to-potassium ratio in predicting in-hospital mortality of patients with sepsis and septic shock.
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Abstract
backgroundIn this study, we aimed to evaluate the role of the glucose-to-potassium ratio in predicting in-hospital mortality and prognosis of patients diagnosed with sepsis and septic shock in an emergency department and admitted to an emergency critical intensive care unit (ICU).
methodsThis study was a retrospective and observational evaluation of nontraumatic sepsis and septic shock patients > 18 years of age who were admitted to the emergency department of a tertiary training and research hospital and had available glucose and potassium values at the time of admission. The patients were evaluated over a 24-month period. The primary goal of this study was to examine the relationship between the glucose-to-potassium ratio and in-hospital mortality in sepsis patients.
resultsData derived from 175 patients were included in the statistical analysis. Blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, lactate dehydrogenase, direct bilirubin, C‑reactive protein, and lactate levels were found to be significantly higher in the nonsurvivor group than in the survivor group (p < 0.05). On the other hand, hemoglobin, hematocrit, albumin, pH, HCO
conclusionAccording to the results of this study, the glucose-to-potassium ratio did not have a significant value in predicting mortality risk in sepsis and septic shock patients admitted from the emergency department to the emergency critical ICU.
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