Risk prediction for 30-day mortality among patients with Clostridium difficile infections: a retrospective cohort study.

Hsiu Yin ChiangHan-Chun HuangChih-Wei ChungYi-Chun YehYi-Chin ChenNi TienHsiu-Shan LinMao-Wang HoChin-Chi Kuo

Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2019)

Our model that included novel biomarkers of BUN-to-SCr ratio and glucose have a higher predictive performance of 30-day mortality and prolonged ICU stay following CDI than do the guidelines.

Keyphrases

clostridium difficile
cardiovascular events
intensive care unit
risk factors
clinical practice
coronary artery disease
blood glucose
cardiovascular disease
mechanical ventilation
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
weight loss