Abstract

EXPLORING THE ROLE OF PCT (PROCALCITONIN) IN BURN INJURIES – A REVIEW

Nidhi Sharma* and Anand Yadav

Abstract

Damage to the skin from burns, especially in severe cases that involve more than 20% of the body's surface area, might hinder the skin's ability to act as a barrier and increase the likelihood of infection. This review looks at the effectiveness of using blood procalcitonin (PCT), a biomarker for systemic inflammation, to diagnose burn sepsis in adults as soon as it happens. There is an immediate need for dependable screening as existing diagnostic approaches have drawbacks such as sluggish blood culture and limited specificity. In the setting of severe burn injuries, our study seeks to help clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes by examining the potential of PCT to give timely insights into bacterial infections.

Keywords: Likelihood, inflammation, procalcitonin.