HIGH BLOOD LEVELS PROCALCITONIN AS SYSTEMIC IMFLAMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROME PREDICTOR IN SEVERE AND MODERATE HEAD INJURY

<p><strong>Background</strong></p><p>Numerous studies have shown that procalcitonin (PCT) was not related to degree of trauma. High PCT serum levels have been found in patients with bacterial or fungal infection and also in acute phase of trauma. Currently, there has be...

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Main Authors: B. Sinaga, T. G. B. Mahadewa, and S. Maliawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: DiscoverSys 2014-01-01
Series:Bali Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://balimedicaljournal.org/index.php/bmj/article/view/65