Platelet Count and Platelet Indices (Mean Platelet Volume, Platelet Distribution Width) and Red Cell Distribution Width and Their Significance in Severe Sepsis: A Hospital-Based Observational Study
Background: Sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care settings worldwide. Early risk stratification is central to improving outcomes, but conventional biomarkers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) are limited by cost and delayed availability in resource-constrained settings. Platelet ind...