Table 2.
Hemodynamic parameters at the time of admission and after 12 hours of volume resuscitation, type of volume resuscitation in the initial 12 hours
| Time | Variable | Group 1 | Group 2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission to intensive care unit | Heart rate (beat/min) | 128.3 ± 19.4 | 118.0 ± 22.6 | 0.29 |
| Mean arterial pressure (mmHg) | 65.9 ± 20.9 | 64.8 ± 21.4 | 0.91 | |
| Central venous pressure (mmHg) | 13.0 ± 5.7 | 12.1 ± 2.7 | 0.68 | |
| Lactate (mmol/l) | 3.6 ± 1.9 | 5.3 ± 3.2 | 0.18 | |
| Postresuscitation (12 hours) | Heart rate (beat/min) | 105.0 ± 19.7 | 97.5 ± 16.9 | 0.28 |
| Mean arterial pressure (mmHg) | 85.4 ± 15.9 | 84.6 ± 12.1 | 0.90 | |
| Central venous pressure (mmHg) | 16.1 ± 4.5 | 16.3 ± 5.7 | 0.92 | |
| Lactate (mmol/l)* | 2.6 ± 1.8 | 1.8 ± 0.7 | 0.18 | |
| Cristalloid infusion (ml/kg/12 hours) | 47.3 ± 25.6 | 49.6 ± 28.7 | 0.85 | |
| Hydroxyethyl starch | ||||
| Number of patients treated | 3 | 5 | 0.23 | |
| Cumulative dosage (12 hours) | 11.5 ± 1.0 | 13.3 ± 2.1 | 0.18 | |
Group 1 received intensive treatment and Group 2 received conventional treatment. Values are expressed as mean value ± standard deviation.
* value of lactate is measured 24 hrs after admission to intensive care unit.