Heparin-Binding Protein as a Prognostic Biomarker of Sepsis and Disease Severity at the Emergency Department

This study aimed to evaluate the plasma levels of HBP as a prognostic biomarker for infection-induced organ dysfunction among patients seeking medical attention at the emergency department. Design: Prospective, international multicenter, convenience sample study. Setting: Four general emergency departments at academic centers in Sweden, Switzerland, and Canada. Patients: All emergency encounters among adults where one of the following criteria were fulfilled: respiratory rate>25 breaths per minute; heart rate>120 beats per minute; altered mental status; systolic blood pressure
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