Publications by authors named "Peihang Hu"
Background: Sepsis is associated with poor survival outcomes in patients with infective endocarditis (IE). However, the prognostic value of the Sepsis-1 and Sepsis-3 criteria of sepsis for IE patients is unclear.
Methods: A total of 1354 patients with IE was enrolled and classified into the sepsis and non-sepsis groups according to the Sepsis-1 and Sepsis-3.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the diagnostic value of central venous-to-arterial carbon dioxide difference (Pcv-aCO) and procalcitonin (PCT) in detecting bloodstream infections (BSI) from gram-negative bacteria.
- Results showed significantly higher Pcv-aCO and PCT levels in gram-negative BSI patients compared to those with gram-positive infections, indicating these biomarkers could help differentiate between the two.
- Both Pcv-aCO and PCT demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy, with Pcv-aCO showing slightly better sensitivity and specificity for early detection of gram-negative BSI, making them valuable tools in intensive care settings.
Objectives: Hypernatremia often occurs in patients with brain death. This study summarizes its characteristics.
Methods: We recorded 57 patient's highest blood sodium value, as well as daily NT-proBNP, blood creatinine, and urine output.
Bloodstream infection (BSI) are prone to circulation disorders, which portend poor outcome. The central venous-to-arterial carbon dioxide difference (Pcv-aCO) is a biomarker for circulation disorders, but the prognostic value of Pcv-aCO in BSI patients remains unclear. This study was to investigate the association of Pcv-aCO with adverse events in BSI patients.
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