Red blood cell distribution width at admission and the short-term mortality of patients with severe burn injury: a meta-analysis.

Objective: Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a marker of inflammation and oxidative stress, and its elevation has been associated with poor outcomes in critically ill patients. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between RDW at admission and short-term mortality in patients with severe burn injury.

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science up to August 2024, following PRISMA 2020 and Cochrane guidelines.