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Association of Monocyte Distribution Width with the Need for Respiratory Support in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Kiattichai Daorattanachai, Chachchom Hirunrut, Pattarin Pirompanich, Sinee Weschawalit, Winchana Srivilaithon

Keywords : COVID-19, High-flow nasal cannula, Mechanical ventilation, Mortality, Monocyte distribution width, Respiratory support

Citation Information : Daorattanachai K, Hirunrut C, Pirompanich P, Weschawalit S, Srivilaithon W. Association of Monocyte Distribution Width with the Need for Respiratory Support in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023; 27 (5):352-357.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24447

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 29-04-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

Background: The monocyte distribution width (MDW), a novel inflammatory biomarker reflecting morphological changes in response to inflammation, has been shown to be useful in identifying COVID-19 infection or predicting death. However, data on the association with predicting the need for respiratory support are still limited. The aim of this study was to determine the association of MDW with the need for respiratory support in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Patients and methods: This is a single-center retrospective cohort study. Consecutive hospitalized COVID-19 adult patients who presented at the outpatient department (OPD) or emergency department (ED) between May and August 2021 were enrolled. Respiratory support was defined as any one of the following: conventional oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen nasal cannula, noninvasive, or invasive mechanical ventilation. The performance of MDW was measured using the area under the receiver operating characteristic (AuROC) curve. Results: Of the 250 enrolled patients, 122 (48.8%) patients received respiratory support. The mean MDW was significantly higher in the respiratory support group: 27.2 ± 4.6 vs 23.6 ± 4.1 (p < 0.001). The MDW ≥ 25 had the best AuROC characteristics of 0.70 (95% CI: 0.65–0.76). Conclusions: The MDW is a potential biomarker that may aid in identifying individuals at risk of requiring oxygen support in COVID-19 and can be easily implemented in clinical practice.


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