Checking procalcitonin suitability for prognosis and antimicrobial therapy monitoring in burn patients

Checking procalcitonin suitability for prognosis and antimicrobial therapy monitoring in burn patients

Abstract Background Due to greater infection susceptibility, sepsis is the main cause of death in burn patients. Quick diagnosis and patient stratification, early and appropriated antimicrobial therapy, and focus control are crucial for patients’ survival. On the other hand, superfluous extension of...

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Main Authors: Luís Cabral, Vera Afreixo, Rita Meireles, Miguel Vaz, Catarina Chaves, Marisa Caetano, Luís Almeida, José Artur Paiva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2018-03-01
Series:Burns & Trauma
Subjects:
Burns
Sepsis
Procalcitonin
Prognosis
Antimicrobial stewardship
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41038-018-0112-5

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