Mean and variation of quantitative risk factors in 61 patients
| Mean | SD (range) | p Value for analysis from ICU admission | p Value for analysis by time since diagnosis | p Value for analysis by age | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at diagnosis (years) | 27.9 | 10.9 (9.1 to 68.1) | 0.02 | 0.003 | NA |
| APACHE II score | 22.1 | 8.8 (8 to 45) | <0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Haemoglobin (g/l) | 90 | 23 (50 to 157) | 0.72 | 0.42 | 0.03 |
| Platelets (×109/l) | 170.5 | 111.9 (13 to 598) | 0.57 | 0.97 | 0.12 |
| ESR mm/1st h (n=61) | 74.4 | 39.6 (2 to 162) | 0.74 | 0.91 | 0.18 |
| CRP mg/l (n=59) | 87.5 | 90.6 (4 to 348) | 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.75 |
| pH (n=55) | 7.32 | 0.12 (6.9 to 7.5) | 0.47 | 0.63 | 0.96 |
| Base excess (n=55) | −5.5 | 6.8 (−23 to 8.4) | 0.48 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Dose of prednisolone (mg) | 20.0 | 17.4 (0 to 80) | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.59 |