Title of article :
Procalcitonin, a Reliable Biomarker in Management of Sepsis
Author/Authors :
Amini ، Shahram - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Sedaghat ، Alireza - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Procalcitonin is widely used as a biomarker for diagnosis and prognosis for sepsis and infection as well as monitoring the response to antibiotic therapy. In this study we systematically reviewed the value of procalcitonin in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in patients with sepsis or infection.
Keywords :
procalcitonin , sepsis , infection , prognosis
Journal title :
Archives of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Journal title :
Archives of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
