Medicina intensiva
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Review Meta Analysis
Role of plasma procalcitonin in the diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia: Systematic review and metaanalysis.
To determine the role of plasma procalcitonin (PCT) levels in diagnosing ventilator-associated pneumonia. ⋯ Our results suggest that PCT provides additional information on the risk of VAP. Inclusion of PCT in diagnostic algorithms could improve their effectiveness.