C-reactive protein/albumin ratio at ICU discharge as a predictor of post-ICU death: a new useful tool

There are classical predictors of death after ICU discharge, such as age, severity of disease and level of nursing care. CRP concentrations at discharge have also been reported as a predictor of in-hospital outcome, but with controversial results. Considering that albumin is a negative acute-phase protein and its decrease may be an indicator of disease severity, we hypothesized that the CRP/albumin ratio could be a marker of unfavorable outcomes in the post-ICU period.