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Serum procalcitonin as an early inflammatory marker in pediatric ventilator-associated pneumonia: A prospective observational study

Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, 2021
Background: Delayed diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in pediatric patients is associated with accentuated risk of morbidities and mortality. Early diagnosis of VAP is challenging.
Devki Nandan, Manju Nimesh, Sushil Kumar, Lucky Manik, J Sudarshan, Nandini Duggal   +5 more
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An evaluation into the use of procalcitonin levels as a biomarker of bacterial sepsis to aid the management of intrapartum pyrexia and chorioamnionitis

, 2022
BACKGROUND Procalcitonin is an established biomarker for bacterial sepsis in the nonpregnant population with better diagnostic and prognostic value for bacterial infections. OBJECTIVE This
Carrick, Sophie, Bamber, Andrew R, Soomro, Kamran, Liebling, Rachel E, Walker, Sarah, Bamber, Andrew R., Waheed, Abdul H., Liebling, Rachel E., Harding, Irasha, Waheed, Abdul H   +9 more
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Analytical and Workflow Performance of a High‐Throughput Chemiluminescent Immunoassay System in a Clinical Laboratory

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
Analytical and operational performance evaluation of the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer in a clinical laboratory in Taiwan. ABSTRACT Background Increasing test volumes and shorter turnaround time (TAT) requirements, particularly in acute‐care settings, challenge clinical laboratories to maintain accurate immunoassay testing.
Chiung‐Tzu Hsiao, Chao‐Ching Liao, Yu‐Chang Chang, Hui‐Ju Chang, Tz‐Ya Huang, Jen‐Shiou Lin, Po‐Ren Hsueh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The utility of procalcitonin for identifying secondary infections in patients with influenza or COVID-19 receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease
Background: Identifying secondary infections in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) presents challenges due to the ECMO circuit’s influence on traditional signs of infection.
Kajal D. Patel, James K. Aden, Michal J. Sobieszczyk, Joseph E. Marcus   +3 more
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Diagnosis by Resolution: Ultrasound Follow‐Up of Neonatal Polypoid Cystitis Mimicking Botryoid Rhabdomyosarcoma

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.
In neonatal bladder masses, benign inflammatory conditions like polypoid cystitis can mimic malignancy on ultrasound. In stable neonates with evidence of infection, short‐interval ultrasound follow‐up after antibiotic therapy allows “diagnosis by resolution.” This conservative approach safely avoids unnecessary invasive procedures while maintaining ...
Davide Meneghesso, Mattia Pasquinucci, Martina Bruniera, Filippo Carletti, Alessandro Morlacco   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Procalcitonin Level Differences in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Without Bacterial Infection

The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy, 2017
Background: Procalcitonin level can increase in patients with liver cirrhosis without bacterial infection. The aim of this study is to identify the role of procalcitonin in patients with liver cirrhosis without bacterial infection.
Oska Mesanti, Rino Alvani Gani, Marcellus Simadibrata, Suhendro   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Streamlining antibiotic use in community acquired pneumonia: A quality improvement initiative

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Evidence suggests a 3‐day total duration and early transition to oral therapy is safe in hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP)—though such care is not standard in the United States. To implement these evidence‐based practices, a multidisciplinary group led by a hospitalist and antimicrobial stewardship ...
Claire E. Ciarkowski, Karen Howard, Hannah Imlay, Chaorong Wu, Christy L. Hopkins, Valerie M. Vaughn, Emily S. Spivak   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

GLIM criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition in patients with cirrhosis: A narrative review

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This narrative review aims to describe and discuss the validity of the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria in patients with cirrhosis. Methods The literature search was performed in PubMed and EMBASE between May and August 2024 and updated in January 2025, including original studies published in English in ...
Bárbara Chaves Santos, Ana Teresa Limon‐Miro, Puneeta Tandon, Maria Isabel Toulson Davisson Correia, Carla M. Prado, Maria Cristina Gonzalez, Lucilene Rezende Anastácio   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploration of the Acceptance of the Use of Procalcitonin Point-of-Care Testing and Lung Ultrasonography by General Practitioners to Decide on Antibiotic Prescriptions for Lower Respiratory Infections: A Qualitative Study

BMJ Open, 2023
Objectives We aimed to explore the acceptance and opinions of general practitioners (GPs) on the use of procalcitonin point-of-care and lung ultrasonography for managing patients with lower respiratory tract infections in primary care.
Andreas Kronenberg, Nicolas Senn, Loïc Lhopitallier, Yolanda Mueller, Jean-Yves Meuwly, Noémie Boillat-Blanco, Daniel Geis, Nina Canova, Fabienne Fasseur   +8 more
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Admission Plasma Lipopolysaccharide‐binding protein, Procalcitonin, and Lactate for Early Identification of Nosocomial Infection in Cirrhotic Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Retrospective Analysis

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess whether admission plasma lipopolysaccharide‐binding protein (LBP), procalcitonin (PCT), and lactate could improve detection of nosocomial infection in cirrhotic patients presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).
Li Chen, Shan‐Shan Dun, Fang Xiao
wiley   +1 more source