Tag: CRP
The Contribution of Procalcitonin, C-Reactive Protein and Interleukin-6 in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Surgical Sepsis
The mortality rate was quite high in our study, consistent with the elevated serum biomarker concentrations, which were higher in non-survivors compared with survivors. C-reactive protein (CRP) and IL-6 were the most effective... read more
Comparison of ETA and BALF mNGS in Severe Pneumonia
Our study showed that some differences in the microbiological diagnosis via endotracheal aspirate (ETA) mNGS and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) appear to exist. Clinicians... read more
Albumin Infusion May Decrease the Mortality of Hypoalbuminemia Patients with Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Our study revealed that the lowest albumin level within 1 week after admission was independently associated with mortality in severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). In addition, infusing albumin may decrease mortality for hypoalbuminemia... read more
Biomarker-guided Steroid Dosing in COVID-19 Pneumonia
Although corticosteroid administration has been associated with improved outcomes in severe COVID-19 pneumonia, their ideal use remains undefined with a "one size fits all" approach used, irrespective of the individual inflammatory... read more
Higher CRP Rise Not Related To Cytokine Response
The higher C-reactive protein (CRP) rise with late parenteral nutrition (PN), explained by the early macronutrient deficits, did not relate to cytokine responses and thus did not reflect more systemic inflammation. Instead... read more
