Table 2.
Mean CRP levels per POD in relation to complications
| POD | Number of studies (n = patients) | Mean CRP level (95 % CI) | Mean CRP level (95 % CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complicated (infectious) | Uncomplicated | ||
| 1 | 5 (n = 593) | 122 (52–288) | 67 (36–123) |
| 2 | 5 (n = 641) | 195 (91–420) | 146 (65–329) |
| 3 | 5 (n = 593) | 190 (125–289) | 98 (50–195) |
| 4 | 2 (n = 338) | 170 (165–174) | 95 (78–116) |
| 5 | 5 (n = 663) | 188 (71–497) | 62 (28–139) |