Table 1 Subject characteristics
From: Plasma from septic shock patients induces loss of muscle protein
| Â | Control (n = 12) | Septic shock (n = 21) |
|---|---|---|
Age (yrs) | 59 ± 3 | 64 ± 3 |
Male (%) | 75% (9/12) | 81% (17/21) |
APACHE score | NA | 21 ± 2 |
Source of septic shock (%) | Â | Â |
   Pulmonary |  | 14% (3/21) |
   Gastrointestinal |  | 38% (8/21) |
   Pancreatitis | NA | 10% (2/21) |
   Urinary tract |  | 5% (1/21) |
   Miscellaneous |  | 33% (7/21) |
Past medical history (%) | Â | Â |
   COPD |  | 19% (4/21) |
   Carcinoma | NA | 38% (8/21) |
   Auto-immune disease |  | 19% (4/21) |
Diabetes | Â | 19% (4/21) |