Table 4.
Mean and standard deviation of pulmonary function parameters, hematological and biochemical findings, and oxygen saturation.
| Variable | N | Mean ± S.D. |
|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary function tests (done within one week): |
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| Measured FVC | 10 | 2.51 ± 0.39 mL |
| Measured FEV1 | 10 | 1.84 ± 0.36 mL |
| FVC% predicted | 10 | 57.2 ± 11.6% |
| FEV1% predicted | 10 | 53.4 ± 13.4% |
| FEV1/FVC ratio | 10 | 0.76 ± 0.09 |
| LLN FVC | 10 | 3.72 ± 0.68 mL |
| LLN FEV1 | 10 | 2.97 ± 0.57 mL |
| LLN FEV1/FVC ratio | 10 | 0.70 ± 0.04 |
| Hematological and biochemical findings (done within first 24 hours): | ||
| Total WBC count | 10 | 13.9 ± 3.2 × 103 cells/µL |
| Neutrophil count | 6 | 79.7 ± 4.8% |
| Blood pH | 9 | 7.32 ± 0.08 |
| Blood CO2 | 9 | 47.42 ± 9.02 mm Hg |
| Blood HCO3 | 7 | 54 ± 79.86 mEq/L |
| Oxygen saturation (done in emergency department): |
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| Overall | 10 | 81.1 ± 18.1% |
| With pulmonary edema | 7 | 77.9 ± 21.2% |
| Without pulmonary edema | 3 | 88.7 ± 3.8% |