Cell Free DNA and Procalcitonin as Early Markers of Complications in ICU Patients with Multiple Trauma and Major Surgery.
Journal:
Clinical laboratory
PMID:
28164563
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cell free DNA (cfDNA) was recently suggested as a new marker of sepsis and poor outcome in ICU patients. Procalcitonin has also been the focus of attention as an early marker for systemic inflammation and sepsis.
Authors
Keywords
Adult
Area Under Curve
Biomarkers
C-Reactive Protein
Calcitonin
Cell-Free Nucleic Acids
DNA
Early Diagnosis
Female
Hospital Mortality
Humans
Injury Severity Score
Intensive Care Units
Lactic Acid
Length of Stay
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Trauma
Organ Dysfunction Scores
Postoperative Complications
Predictive Value of Tests
Prognosis
Reproducibility of Results
Risk Factors
ROC Curve
Sepsis
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Time Factors