Serum Procalcitonin Level May Predict Acute Kidney Injury in ICU Patients With Sepsis

Serum Procalcitonin Level May Predict Acute Kidney Injury in ICU Patients With Sepsis

The aim of this study is to examine if procalcitonin (PCT) can be used for early prediction of AKI septic patients in ICU.

67 patients with sepsis were enrolled in this study. On admission, PCT was measured together with serum creatinine, urea, and other inflammatory markers. Quick Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment was calculated at the emergency department. Patients were classified into those with Acute kidney injury (AKI) and non-AKI groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ICU patients with sepsis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient known to have End-stage kidney disease
• Patients on Renal replacement therapy
• patients without procalcitonin level within 24 hours from admission.