Relation of Procollagen Type III Amino Terminal Propeptide Level to Sepsis Severity in Pediatrics.

Nagwan Yossery SalehHesham M AboelgharSherif S SalemShimaa E SolimanDoaa M Elian

Published in: Children (Basel, Switzerland) (2021)

PIIINP levels are increased in sepsis, with significantly higher levels in severe sepsis, septic shock, and non-survivors, thus representing a promising biomarker for pediatric sepsis severity and mortality.

Keyphrases

septic shock
type iii
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular events
risk factors