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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Burn Injury Research

Background:

  • Burn injuries significantly alter physiological parameters.
  • Biomarkers are crucial for assessing burn severity and patient prognosis.
  • The role of serum creatinine (CRE) and cholinesterase (CHE) in burn patients requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between serum creatinine levels and burn severity.
  • To evaluate the predictive value of serum creatinine and cholinesterase for patient outcomes in burn injuries.
  • To compare CRE and CHE levels across different burn severity and survival groups.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 268 burn patients (BUP) were categorized by burn area (mild, moderate, severe) and prognosis (survival, death).
  • Serum samples were collected on days 1, 7, 14, and 21 post-admission for CRE and CHE level measurements.
  • Statistical analyses, including logistic regression and ROC curve analysis, were employed to assess correlations and predictive values.

Main Results:

  • Serum CRE levels were elevated in burn patients compared to controls (except on day 1), with higher levels in more severe burn groups (SEG > MOG > MIG).
  • Serum CHE levels were reduced in burn patients compared to controls, showing an inverse correlation with burn severity.
  • Elevated CRE and reduced CHE levels were significantly associated with mortality (DEG vs. SUG), with CRE demonstrating higher diagnostic value for prognosis.

Conclusions:

  • Serum creatinine and cholinesterase levels are valuable biomarkers for assessing burn severity and predicting patient prognosis.
  • CRE levels increase with burn severity, while CHE levels decrease, offering complementary diagnostic information.
  • These biomarkers can be widely applied in clinical practice for improved management of burn patients.