Is plasma procalcitonin an independent predictor of graft failure late after renal transplantation?
We identified plasma PCT as a strong and an independent predictor of graft failure in RTR. These data suggest that PCT in RTR reflects ongoing inflammation in parenchyma of transplanted kidneys. Further studies are required to investigate whether PCT could be of use as an early biomarker for chronic transplant dysfunction.
Use of a sepsis protocol can result not only in improved mortality but also in substantial savings for institutions and third party payers. Broader implementation of sepsis treatment protocols represents a potential means for enhancing resource use while containing costs.