Figure 3. Functional Trajectories by Baseline Functioning.

The mean number (unadjusted) of functional limitations of surviving cohort members is shown; surveys before sepsis are on the white background and interviews after sepsis are on the gray background. 95% confidence intervals for the means are shown.

Interpretive Example: In the groups which had no limitations or mild/moderate limitations prior to sepsis, their trajectory had been stable before sepsis but they developed approximately 2 new limitations after severe sepsis. In contrast, patients with severe limitations at baseline, who had been steadily acquiring limitations over years prior to severe sepsis, had a modest increase from a baseline of 6.99 to 7.98 at their first survey post-sepsis. (See also Table 3.)