Research Article

Roles of Procalcitonin and N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Predicting Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection in Severe Burn Injury Patients

Table 1

General information of the patients.

General informationValue

Gender (male/female)47/21
Age38.3 ± 7.3
Total burn surface area (%)91.5 ± 7.1
Burn surface area of stage II partial thickness (%)23.6 ± 4.5
Burn surface area of stage II full thickness (%)50.1 ± 5.7
Burn surface area of stage III (%)21.7 ± 8.3
ICU length of stay (days)71.2 ± 17.8
Initial time of CRBSI (ICU day)10.6 ± 3.4
Admission APACHE II score22.3 ± 7.6
Outcome (90 days)
 Death21
Continuous ICU management25
Transferred to regular wards22