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Table 3 Haemodynamic and metabolic variables in the study population on admission

From: Erythropoietin and renin as biological markers in critically ill patients

Variable

Survivors (n = 31)

Nonsurvivors (n = 13)

P

MAP (mmHg)

58.2 ± 10

57.3 ± 12

NS

Heart rate (beats/min)

115 ± 35

120 ± 41

NS

PaO2/FiO2

274 ± 116

140 ± 55

0.0005

Arterial pH

7.39 ± 0.10

7.27 ± 0.10

0.0001

Leukocyte count (cells × 103/mm3)

14 ± 11

12 ± 4.1

NS

Platelet count (cells × 103/mm3)

167 ± 98

142 ± 86

NS

Serum bilirubin (μmol/l)

22 ± 24

50 ± 35

0.0008

Serum lactate (mmol/l)

4.5 ± 4.4

6.8 ± 4.8

NS

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation. MAP, mean arterial pressure; NS, not significant; PaO2/FiO2, arterial oxygen tension/fractional inspired oxygen ratio.