TABLE 1.
Demographics and clinical characteristics of the patients studieda
| Characteristicb | Value |
|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 55 (36−63) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.2 (21.5−27.6) |
| Weight (kg) | 75 (60−95) |
| Serum creatinine concn (μmol/liter) | 72 (46.2−108.7) |
| Creatinine clearance (ml/min)c | 99.9 (73−128.76) |
| Infection type (%) | |
| Abdominal | 17 |
| Respiratory | 44 |
| CNS | 15 |
| Other | 24 |
a
Data are presented as median (interquartile range [IQR]) except where otherwise indicated. The plasma creatinine concentrations were measured on the day of sampling; other parameters were measured upon admission.
b
BMI, body mass index; CNS, central nervous system.
c
Creatinine clearance was estimated by the Cockcroft-Gault formula.