Procalcitonin for predicting catheter-associated bloodstream infection: A meta-analysis

The predictive accuracies of procalcitonin (PCT) in the diagnosis of catheter-associated bloodstream infection (CABSI) vary widely. This meta-analysis aimed to explore the predictive value of PCT for CABSI. We searched PubMed, EMBase, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and studies publ...

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Published in:	Medicine (Baltimore) Vol. 98; no. 52; p. e18546
Main Authors:	Jia, Chun Mei, Feng, Shun Yi, Li, Yong, Cao, Zong Xun, Wu, Cheng Pu, Zhai, Yan Zhao, Cui, Jie, Zhang, Meng, Gao, Jie
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc 01.12.2019 Wolters Kluwer Health
Subjects:	Biomarkers - blood Catheter-Related Infections - blood Catheter-Related Infections - diagnosis Humans Predictive Value of Tests Procalcitonin - blood Sepsis - blood Sepsis - diagnosis Sepsis - etiology Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ISSN:	0025-7974, 1536-5964, 1536-5964
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