Table II.
Comparison of severity of illness between low and high cortisol groups, with ≤ 15μg/dL as threshold
| Severity of illness | Low cortisol (n = 21) | High cortisol (n = 13) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survived | 14 (66.7%) | 11 (84.6%) | .25 |
| Placed on ECMO | 8 (38.1%) | 4 (30.8%) | .66 |
| Treated with steroid supplementation | 21 (100%) | 9 (69.2%) | .02 |
| Days of life until surgery* | 6.1 ± 3.8 | 3.8 ± 3.4 | .06 |
| Patch repair | 14 (66.7%) | 5 (38.5%) | .11 |
| Liver tissue in defect | 14 (70.0%) | 3 (23.1%) | .01 |
| Oxygenation index on admission* | 30.1 ± 26.6 | 29.2 ± 48.4 | .16 |
| Highest oxygenation index* | 36.3 ± 27.9 | 31.5 ± 47.7 | .12 |
| Days on mechanical ventilation* | 25.0 ± 25.2 | 29.1 ± 70.0 | .06 |
| Required high-frequency ventilation | 16 (76.2%) | 5 (38.5%) | .03 |
| Required inhaled nitric oxide | 15 (71.4%) | 5 (38.5%) | .06 |
| Days on inhaled nitric oxide* | 33.4 ± 56.2 | 25.2 ± 71.4 | .04 |
| Days on pressor support* | 9.8 ± 6.5 | 6.8 ± 7.0 | .10 |
| Required dopamine | 20 (95.2%) | 11 (84.6%) | .29 |
| Required epinephrine | 14 (66.7%) | 4 (30.8%) | .04 |
| Required paralysis (Pancuronium) | 15 (75.0%) | 6 (46.2%) | .09 |
| Pneumothorax | 6 (28.6%) | 1 (7.7%) | .21 |
| Hospital length of stay* | 47.2 ± 64.2 | 50.8 ± 75.1 | .41 |
*
Presented as mean ± standard deviation.