Diagnostic value of procalcitonin and presepsin for sepsis in critically ill adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionOur meta-analysis provided evidence that the diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin and presepsin in detecting infection was similar and that both are useful for early diagnosis of sepsis and subsequent reduction of mortality in critically ill adult patients.Systematic review registrationThe study was registered in PROSPERO under the registration numberCRD42016035784.
Source: Journal of Intensive Care - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research