Prognostic Value of Blood Urea Nitrogen/Creatinine Ratio for Septic Shock: An Analysis of the MIMIC-III Clinical Database.

Didi Han Luming Zhang Shuai Zheng Fengshuo Xu Chengzhuo Li Rui Yang Wen Ma Haiyan Yin Jun Lyu

Published in: BioMed research international (2021)

An inverse M-shaped curve was determined between BCR and the mortality of septic shock patients. BCR was identified as a readily available and independent prognostic biomarker for septic shock patients, and higher BCRs were associated with increased mortality in these patients.

Keyphrases

septic shock
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
emergency department
cardiovascular events
metabolic syndrome
risk factors
chronic myeloid leukemia