Procalcitonin Value Is an Early Prognostic Factor Related to Mortality in Admission to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Author
Source
Critical Care Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are already known predictive markers in serious bacterial infections, and it is emphasized that these biomarkers can be used as a marker of increased mortality in critically ill patients.
Herein, we aimed to evaluate the initial serum PCT and CRP levels on the outcome of patients in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and find out if these biomarkers can be used to predict mortality.
Materials and Methods.
The relationship between the initial serum PCT and CRP levels and invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) support, inotropic drug need, acute renal kidney injury (AKI), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), mortality, and hospitalization period was investigated retrospectively.
Results.
In total, 418 suitable patients (226 males and 192 females) were included in the study.
Age distributions of patients ranged from 1 month to 17 years.
There was a statistically significant relationship between PCT levels in the first biochemical analysis performed during admission and MV support, inotropic drug use, mortality, ARF, hospitalization in the intensive care unit, CRRT and blood component transfusion.
There was a statistically significant relationship between CRP levels and MV support, NIV, inotropic drug use, mortality, AKI, hospitalization in the intensive care unit, CRRT, and blood component transfusion.
Conclusion.
We suggest that the initial PCT and CRP levels during admission can be used to predict the outcome of patients in PICU.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aygun, Fatih. 2018. Procalcitonin Value Is an Early Prognostic Factor Related to Mortality in Admission to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Critical Care Research and Practice،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130459
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aygun, Fatih. Procalcitonin Value Is an Early Prognostic Factor Related to Mortality in Admission to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Critical Care Research and Practice No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130459
American Medical Association (AMA)
Aygun, Fatih. Procalcitonin Value Is an Early Prognostic Factor Related to Mortality in Admission to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Critical Care Research and Practice. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130459
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1130459