Affiliation:
1. SELÇUK ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study is to compare the laboratory findings during the palliative care unit (PCU) admission of non-geriatric and geriatric patients and to evaluate the effects of these findings.
Methods: In the present study medical records of the patients hospitalized in PCU between 18.10.2018-18.10.2020 were reviewed. The patients were evaluated in 2 groups: Group I; 65 years and older and Group II; 18-64 years old. Demographic data and laboratory values of the patients (C-reactive protein, glucose, urea, creatinine, sodium, potassium, albumin, mean platelet volume and platelet, lymphocyte, neutrophil counts) were recorded. From these values, CRP/albumin, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, and platelet/lymphocyte ratio were calculated. Length of stay and mortality were also recorded.
Results: A total of 454 patients (Group I: 249 and Group II: 205) were included in the study. Blood glucose, urea, creatinine and sodium values were found to be statistically higher in Group I (p=0.027, p
Publisher
Cukurova Anestezi ve Cerrahi Bilimler Dergisi
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