Table 2 Comparison of clinical characteristics of patients with sepsis by vitamin D status
| Â | Vitamin D deficient (n= 63) | Not deficient (n= 61) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 4.2 (2.1 to 9.4) | 4.2 (1.8 to 8.5) | 0.60 |
Weight (kg) | 15 (10.3 to 24.5) | 14 (10 to 20) | 0.67 |
PRISM III score | 17 (13 to 22) | 14 (13 to 22) | 0.26 |
Mean SOFA score from day 1 to day 5 | 4 (2 to 6.8) | 4 (2 to 6.3) | 0.64 |
Septic shock | 52 (32) | 49 (30) | 0.85 |
MODS | 58 (35) | 56 (34) | 0.83 |
Mechanical ventilation (hours) | 96 (24 to 144) | 120 (72 to 216) | 0.52 |
Bacterial culture positivity | 23 (15) | 34 (21) | 0.19 |
PICU stay (hours) | 86 (12 to 114) | 90 (43 to 168) | 0.73 |
Hypocalcaemia (calcium <8 mg/dl) | 26 (17) | 18 (11) | 0.16 |
Mortality | 16 (10) | 15 (9) | 0.53 |