Evaluation of the Relationship Between C-reactive Protein, Lactate, Procalcitonin and Albumin Levels and Procalcitonin/Albumin Ratio with SOFA and APACHE-II Scores in Emergency ICU Patients

In addition, these blood parameters were found to be useful in clinical follow-up as they are related to the APACHE-II and SOFA scoring systems used in intensive care units.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate, procalcitonin and albumin levels and procalcitonin/albumin ratio used as indicators of infection on mortality in critical patients admitted to the intensive care unit and their relationships with APACHE-II and SOFA scores.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted using patients’ hospital records and patient file scans.

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Key Findings & Data:Results: A total of 61 patients were enrolled in the present study [35 males (57.4%) and 26 females (42.6%); average age, 69.0 years].

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Conclusion & Impact:In addition, these blood parameters were found to be useful in clinical follow-up as they are related to the APACHE-II and SOFA scoring systems used in intensive care units.

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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters

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Aim: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate, procalcitonin and albumin levels and procalcitonin/albumin ratio used as indicators of infection on mortality in critical patients admitted to the intensive care unit and their relationships with APACHE-II and SOFA scores.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted using patients’ hospital records and patient file scans. Demographic characteristics; procalcitonin, CRP, albumin and lactate levels and APACHE-II and SOFA scores were recorded. Spearman’s rank correlation was used to assess non-parametric data. ROC curve analysis was performed to determine the threshold values of blood parameters. Results: A total of 61 patients were enrolled in the present study [35 males (57.4%) and 26 females (42.6%); average age, 69.0 years]. A positive, weakly significant association was detected between APACHE-II score and procalcitonin levels. When the APACHE-II score and lactate level and procalcitonin/albumin ratio were evaluated, Results: APACHE-II score was positively significant and weakly correlated with lactate and the procalcitonin/albumin ratio. A moderate negative correlation was found between albumin level and the APACHE-II score. The SOFA score was positively associated with both procalcitonin and lactate levels. SOFA score was positively significant and weakly correlated with the procalcitonin/albumin ratio.Conclusion: Procalcitonin, lactate and albumin levels and the procalcitonin/albumin ratio can be considered prognostic markers according to the cut-off points in terms of mortality in critically ill patients. In addition, these blood parameters were found to be useful in clinical follow-up as they are related to the APACHE-II and SOFA scoring systems used in intensive care units.

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DEMİR, T. Ö., YAZICI, R., ATİK, D., CANDER, B., BULUT, B., KAYA, H., GÜVEN, R. (2022). Evaluation of the Relationship Between C-reactive Protein, Lactate, Procalcitonin and Albumin Levels and Procalcitonin/Albumin Ratio with SOFA and APACHE-II Scores in Emergency ICU Patients. Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, Cilt: 19 - Sayı: 2, 98–104. https://ajindex.com/articles/507959

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