Prognostic value of the biomarkers procalcitonin, interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in severe sepsis

• Published in: Medicina intensiva Vol. 36; no. 8; p. 556
• Main Authors: Miguel-Bayarri, V, Casanoves-Laparra, E B, Pallás-Beneyto, L, Sancho-Chinesta, S, Martín-Osorio, L F, Tormo-Calandín, C, Bautista-Rentero, D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Spanish
• Published: Spain 01.11.2012
• Subjects: Biomarkers - blood; C-Reactive Protein - analysis; Calcitonin - blood; Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide; Female; Humans; Interleukin-6 - blood; Male; Middle Aged; Prognosis; Protein Precursors - blood; ROC Curve; Sepsis - blood

To determine the prognostic value of the biomarkers procalcitonin, interlukin-6 and C-reactive protein in septic patients. A cohort of 81 septic patients. Critical Care Unit. Dr. Peset Hospital. Valencia (Spain). Divided according to sepsis classification (sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock), so...