CD14 & #43; monocytic cytokines: Impact on outcome in severely injured patients

Conclusion: After trauma, an immediate hyperactivation of circulating monocytes is rapidly followed by a substantial paralysis of cell function. Decreased activity of monocytes can be used to identify potential fatal immunological disruption. Since immunological disruption occurs before clinical symptoms; our study proposes an immunological prognostication score for trauma victims.
Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research