Prospective observational study finds neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts septic shock and mortality in urosepsis patients, indicating critical need for early assessments.
Key Points
An admission NLR ≥ 13 strongly predicts septic shock and in-hospital mortality in urosepsis patients.
The NLR provides higher predictive power compared to the PLR, with specific adjusted odds ratios indicating its effectiveness.
This study utilized clinical scores and biomarkers to analyze outcomes in a cohort of 223 urosepsis patients.
Combining NLR and PLR with clinical assessments may improve early decision-making for patients at risk of urosepsis.