Neutrophils to lymphocytes and platelets ratio as a predictor of mortality in septic acute kidney injury patients

Background Even though extensive investigation has been done to understand better the pathophysiology, early detection, and clinical management of sepsis, the death rate for sepsis cases in ICUs is still alarmingly high. This study aimed to assess the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte-and-platelet ratio (N/LP ratio) as a predictor of death in septic acute kidney injury (AKI) cases. Patients and methods A total of 150 patients with septic AKI have been recruited in the present study. Out of those cases, 50/150 (33.3%) patients died, and 100/150 (66.7%) patients improved. All cases underwent a comprehensive history and clinical assessment. Routine blood tests and blood cultures were done in all patients with calculation of the N/LP ratio. Results The survivor group had a significantly lower mean age (51.23 ± 8.56 vs. 60.75 ± 9.60 years; P