Table 2 Endotoxin levels as a function of reason for intensive care unit admission
Mean ± standard error of the mean (% >50 pg/ml) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Reason for admission | n (%) | EAA assay | LAL assay |
Elective surgery | 21 (28) | 180 ± 58 (53) | 165 ± 16 (68) |
Transplant | 11 (14) | 240 ± 110 (50) | 260 ± 48 (91) |
Renal failure | 5 (7) | 320 ± 196 (40) | 390 ± 170 (80) |
Sepsis | 19 (25) | 470 ± 57 (85) | 130 ± 37 (60) |
Hepatic failure | 3 (4) | 210 ± 180 (33) | 200 ± 45 (100) |
Respiratory failure | 6 (8) | 190 ± 60 (50) | 240 ± 70 (100) |
Post-CPR | 6 (8) | 160 ± 120 (33) | 190 ± 40 (83) |
Other | 3 (4) | 450 ± 160 (100) | 85 ± 35 (67) |