Table 1 Comparison of physiological data between group 1 and group 2.
From: Early veno-venous haemodiafiltration for sepsis-related multiple organ failure
Parameter | Group 1 (n = 40) | Group 2 (n = 20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 56 ± 16 | 58 ± 16 | 0.56 |
SAPS II score | 61 ± 13 | 72 ± 21 | 0.08 |
LODS score | 13 ± 1.8 | 14.6 ± 3.2 | 0.02 |
McCabe score (n [%]) | |||
0 | 31(77) | 15 (82) | 1 |
1 | 9 (23) | 5 (28) | |
Immuno-incompetent (n [%]) | 8 (20) | 7 (35) | 0.34 |
Shock (n [%]) | |||
Primary | 28 (70) | 16 (80) | 0.61 |
Secondary | 12 (30) | 4 (20) | |
Reason for admission (n [%]) | |||
Medical | 29 (72) | 16 (80) | 0.75 |
Surgical | 11 (26) | 4 (20) | |
Aetiological agent identified (n [%]) | |||
Yes | 31 (78) | 11 (55) | 0.14 |
No | 9 (22) | 9 (45) | |
Corticosteroid therapy (n [%]) | 12 (30) | 5 (25) | 0.92 |
Mortality (%) | |||
Predicted | 67 | 87 | <0.0001 |
Observed | 30 | 100 | |