Observational analysis identified nucleated red blood cell count, CRP, and PCT as significant predictors in children, implying improved diagnostic accuracy.
Key Points
The combination of nucleated red blood cells, CRP, and PCT significantly predicts septic shock in children.
ROC analysis showed an AUC of 0.956 for the biomarker combination, indicating high predictive accuracy.
Children with septic shock had poorer clinical outcomes, with 63.4% experiencing disease progression or death.
Significant laboratory differences were found between sepsis and septic shock patients, highlighting severity indicators.