Table 2.
Primary and secondary outcomes according to the different groups by the lowest albumin level within 1 week after admission
| Variables | Hypoalbuminemia group | Normal group | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 569) | (N = 431) | ||
| Primary outcome | |||
| Death, n(%) | 180(31.6) | 78(18.1) | < 0.001 |
| Secondary outcomes | |||
| Sepsis, n(%) | 86(15.1) | 31(7.2) | < 0.001 |
| IPN, n(%) | 99(17.4) | 50(11.6) | 0.011 |
| Shock, n(%) | 95(16.7) | 58(13.5) | 0.159 |
| ACS, n(%) | 63(11.1) | 27(6.3) | < 0.001 |
| Multiple persistent organ failure, n(%) | 183(32.2) | 83(19.3) | < 0.001 |
| Single persistent organ failure, n(%) | |||
| Respiratory | 515(90.5) | 402(93.3) | 0.117 |
| Renal | 160(28.1) | 69(16.0) | < 0.001 |
| Cardiovascular | 104(18.3) | 57(13.2) | 0.031 |
| Mechanical ventilation, n(%) | 264(46.4) | 106(24.6) | < 0.001 |
| Hemofiltration, n(%) | 87(15.3) | 41(9.5) | 0.007 |
| Hospital stay, days, IQR | 18.0(19.0) | 13.0(11.0) | < 0.001 |
| Hospital stay in ICU, days, IQR | 9.0(15.0) | 4.0(10.0) | < 0.001 |
| Hospital total costs, million yuan, IQR | 7.6(11.5) | 4.3(6.3) | < 0.001 |
IQR, Inter Quartile Range; IPN, Infected Pancreatic Necrosis; ACS, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome