Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the impact of elevated N-terminal pro-brain type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels on clinical outcomes in children that met criteria for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Background: NT-proBNP has traditionally been used in adults and children to diagnose and guide the treatment of congestive heart failure. Elevated NT-proBNP levels have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality in adults with septic shock. The association …

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