Biomarkers (Procalcitonin, C Reactive Protein, and Lactate) as Predictors of Mortality in Surgical Patients with Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection

Abstract

In the present study, SAPS II and 24 h-lactate concentrations predicted intra-SCCU mortality whereas overall mortality was predicted better by concurrent high PCT and lactate peak concentrations than by clinical scores or by each biomarker separately.