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Hemodialysis, Bacterial Pneumonia and Antibiotic De-escalation
Michael R. Broyles
PharmD – Director of Medical Affairs, Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Takeaway #1
Approximately 30% of PCT occurs renally.1
Takeaway #2
The elevated PCT level on admission was consistent with bacterial pneumonia. The patient was successfully treated with antibiotics.
Takeaway #3
The difference in PCT decrease was higher on dialysis days (approximately 50%) vs. non-dialysis days (approximately 30%). This is to be expected when there is renal impairment, PCT will only decrease approximately 30%.1
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References
- Meisner M. Procalcitonin-biochemistry and clinical diagnosis. Dresden (Germany): UNI-MED-Verlag; 2010.
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