Serum procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as indices of early sepsis and mortality in North Indian pediatric burn injuries: a prospective evaluation and literature review
While PCT was a good early predictor of sepsis and mortality in children with burns, CRP was reliable as a predictor of sepsis only. Both markers, however, can serve as adjuncts to culture sensitivity reports for diagnosing early onset sepsis and initiation of antibiotic therapy in appropriate patients.
Authors
- Vamseedharan Muthukumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8355-1005)
- Nupur Aggarwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0163-9688)
- Durga Karki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7431-8458)
- Rajni Gaind (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5367-1137)
- Monika Matlani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2458-1765)
Institutions
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acute and Critical Care
- Published
- 2024-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4266/acc.2023.00759
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16