Table 1.
Characteristics of patients with ALI/ARDS and ACLE
| Variable | ALI/ARDS | ACLE | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 21 | 9 | |
| Age, years | 58 ± 18 | 77 ± 9 | 0.01 |
| Men/women | 16/5 | 4/5 | |
| PaO2/FiO2 at intubation | 135 ± 69 | 133 ± 55 | 0.96 |
| PaO2/FiO2 at inclusion | 160 ± 62 | 153 ± 49 | 0.73 |
| CRP at inclusion, mg/L | 183 ± 142 | 79 ± 72 | 0.05 |
| LIS | 2.4 ± 0.5 | 2.25 ± 0.5 | 0.42 |
| SAPS II | 51 ± 19 | 66 ± 21 | 0.06 |
| LOS in ICU, days | 14 (2 to 42)a | 7 (1 to 14)a | 0.001 |
| ICU mortality (%) | 19 | 22 | 1.0 |
| Hospital mortality (%) | 24 | 44 | 0.4 |
Data shown as mean ± standard deviation.
a Data as median (range)
ACLE = acute cardiogenic lung oedema; ALI = acute lung injury; ARDS = acute respiratory distress syndrome; CRP = C-reactive protein; FiO2 = fraction of inspired oxygen; ICU = intensive care unit; LIS = Lung Injury Score; LOS = length of stay; PaO2 = partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood; SAPS II = Simplified Acute Physiology Score II.