Table 2.
Systemic Inflammatory Response Criteria and Dysfunctional Organ Systems
| Variable | No. (%) of Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Lactate Clearance Group (n = 150) | ScvO2 Group (n = 150) | |
| SIRS criteria Abnormal white blood cell count |
117 (78) |
104 (69) |
| Elevated heart rate | 100 (67) | 108 (72) |
| Elevated respiratory rate | 96 (64) | 89 (59) |
| Abnormal body temperature | 61 (41) | 64 (43) |
| Organ dysfunction Respiratory |
85 (57) |
86 (57) |
| Liver | 43 (29) | 43 (29) |
| Neurological | 47 (31) | 58 (39) |
| Coagulation | 51 (34) | 39 (26) |
| Cardiovascular | 132 (88) | 128 (85) |
| Renal | 110 (73) | 109 (73) |
Abbreviations: ScvO2, central venous oxygen saturation; SIRS, systemic inflammatory response syndrome.