Serial Procalcitonin Measurements for Determining Bacterial Infection and Mortality in Cirrhotic Patients With Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Serial PCT measurements within 72 hours of admission are useful for determining bacterial infections and mortality in cirrhotic patients with SIRS. PCT monitoring may optimize antibiotic use and enhance early risk stratification, potentially improving patient outcomes.
Authors
- Pisit Apisophonsiri
- Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8334-0267)
- Ronnakorn Kongsakon
- Kamonthip Sukonrut
- Kraisingh Kuljiratitikal
- Siwaporn Chainuvati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9854-6412)
Institutions
- Siriraj Hospital (TH)
- Mahidol University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14309/ctg.0000000000000810
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.74