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Table 2 Ventilation parameters for each Red cell Distribution Width quintile

From: Red cell distribution width (RDW) as a biomarker for respiratory failure in a pediatric ICU

RDW quintile

Need for MV (%)

MV >96 h in ventilated subgroup (%)

Quintile 1

27.1

52.3

Quintile 2

31.1

45.0

Quintile 3

33.3

56.1

Quintile 4

41.3

57.0

Quintile 5

41.0

68.6

  1. RDW Red cell Distribution Width, MV Mechanical ventilation