The Role of Procalcitonin Measurements in Predicting Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill/Injured Patients
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2019-07-12
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Background: Major trauma is associated with high incidence of septic complications and multiple organ dysfunction (MOD). We assessed the prognostic value of serum and peritoneal procalcitonin (PCT) levels after trauma. Methods: We searched electronic database and included original studies that assessed prognostic value of PCT after trauma. We performed a retrospective analysis of the Intraperitoneal Vacuum Trial to assess correlation of plasma and peritoneal levels of PCT with clinical outcomes in patients managed with the open abdomen (OA) technique. Results: Among 2,015 citations identified, 19 studies met inclusion criteria. All studies showed a strong correlation between initial PCT levels and Injury Severity Score (ISS). Initial peak PCT levels predicted development of sepsis and MOD after trauma. Conclusion: PCT seems to hold promise as a surrogate biomarker for trauma. Initial peak PCT level may be used as an early predictor of sepsis, MOD, and mortality in trauma population.
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Procalcitonin, Trauma, Critical Care, Prognosis, Open Abdomen, Negative pressure peritoneal therapy, Injury
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Al Rawahi, A. (2019). The Role of Procalcitonin Measurements in Predicting Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill/Injured Patients (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca.