Can we use C-reactive protein levels to predict severe infection or sepsis in severely burned patients?

摘要: This is a large cohort analysis in severely burned pediatric children to determine whether C-reactive protein (CRP) can be used as predictor for severe infection or sepsis. Nine-hundred eighteen burn patients were enrolled this study. CRP values measured throughout acute hospitalization and up 6 months postburn. Demographic data, incidence of infection, surgical interventions other relevant clinical information was compiled from medical records. We performed an extensive literature search identify models that groups have developed the effects levels postburn assess value these parameters predictors sepsis infection. Statistical using ANOVA regression where appropriate. Three-hundred fifteen female 603 male Average total body surface area (TBSA) 45±23%, with full thickness over 32±27% TBSA, 7±6 years old. significantly correlated size, survival gender. Significantly higher found burns, non-survivors, females, p<0.05. Using various described change before after event predict we cannot Although marker inflammatory response postburn, fails patients.