Publications by authors named "Iacopo Egiddi"
Intern Emerg Med
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Early identification of high-risk elderly patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is essential for effective treatment and resource management, especially for those over 65 with acute medical conditions.
- A study involving 953 patients found that a Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) greater than 8 is a significant predictor for 30-day mortality, with patients in this group exhibiting more severe symptoms and poorer vital signs.
- The NLR was confirmed as an effective, low-cost tool for assessing mortality risk, but further validation in larger studies is necessary to strengthen these findings.
