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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

Taming the SRU

Significantly elevated CRP (>122mg/L) and PCT (>0.5ng/mL) levels are predictors of bad outcomes, and are useful for tracking therapy progress, but are not specific enough to rule-in infectious endocarditis [38-39]. Raised inflammatory markers BMJ 2012; 344 :e454 doi:10.1136/bmj.e454 Gabay C, Kushner I. Ann Intensive Care.

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Episode 24 - First Trimester Pregnancy Emergencies: Recognition and Management

EB Medicine

With opportunities to improve outcomes for both the fetus and the mother, I’m confident that this episode will be worth your time. Nachi: For patient who have a threatened miscarriage in the first trimester, there is a 2-fold increased risk of subsequent maternal and fetal adverse outcomes. Gadolinium should always be avoided.