Figure 2.

Measuring immune status helps in choosing appropriate immunomodulatory drug. Measuring a patient's immune status based on particular profile of specific pro- and anti-inflammatory proteins will help to indicate if the patient: (i) has a stable immune status and medication is not necessary, (ii) is at the stage of cytokine storm following trauma or infection when both pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines rise, (iii) requires immediate attention with treatment (either immunostimulatory or immunosuppressive drug will be administered) or (iv) is not in need of medication but requires monitoring over the coming days. Knowing immune status will provide information following trauma or sepsis that can be monitored throughout the patient's recovery, thereby preventing the risk of unnecessary danger from incorrect therapy.