Tag: resource-limited settings
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Prognostic Value of Low-Cost WBC Indices and Procalcitonin for Mortality in Rwandan Sepsis Patients: A Prospective ICU Study
Overview: Sepsis, biomarkers, and context in Rwanda Sepsis remains a leading cause of death globally, with resource-limited settings bearing a disproportionate burden. In Rwanda, where ICU capacity is constrained, identifying simple, affordable prognostic tools is critical. This study examines whether low-cost white blood cell (WBC) indices and procalcitonin (PCT) levels can predict mortality among adults…