The prognostic value of serum procalcitonin measurements in critically injured patients: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Major trauma is associated with high incidence of septic complications and multiple organ dysfunction (MOD), which markedly influence the outcome of injured patients. Early identification of patients at risk of developing posttraumatic complications is crucial to provide early treatment and improve outcomes. We sought to evaluate the prognostic value of serum procalcitonin (PCT) levels after trauma as related to severity of injury, sepsis, organ dysfunction, and mortality.

Methods

We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Database, and references of included articles. Two investigators independently identified eligible studies and extracted data. We included original studies that assessed the prognostic value of serum PCT levels in predicting severity of i

SUBMITTER: AlRawahi AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6892215 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature