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 5

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

ParameterArea under the curveBest cutoff valueSensitivitySpecificityYouden index95% CI value

PCT0.7933.670.9420.5230.5020.861~0.9670.000
NT-proBNP0.8492850.8970.6610.6290.907~0.9940.003
WBC0.722190.8830.5140.5560.782~0.9380.014
CRP0.698720.9050.6790.6110.707~0.9290.009
PCT + NT-proBNP0.9810.8120.8570.7530.853~0.9080.000