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 4

ROC curve analysis of PCT, NT-proBNP, WBC, and CRP during the first week.

ParameterArea under the curveBest cutoff valueSensitivitySpecificityYouden index95% CI value

PCT (ng/ml)0.8562.980.9090.5830.4920.743~0.9700.000
NT-proBNP (pg/ml)0.9633551.0000.6250.6250.918~1.000.000
WBC0.514120.6820.5830.2650.342~0.6870.088
CRP (mg/ml)0.190550.5450.8330.3780.062~0.3190.065