Table 2.
Haemodynamic parameters of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock
| Haemodynamic parameters at H6 | Severe sepsis (n = 40) | Septic shock (n = 63) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 40 | 63 | – |
| SOFA score | 4 [3; 5] | 12 [8; 14] | <0.001 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 75 [69; 84] | 71 [67; 76] | NS |
| CI (L/min/m2) | 2.7 [2.1; 3.4] | 2.5 [2.0; 3.0] | NS |
| Urinary output (mL/kg/h) | 1.0 [0.7; 1.4] | 0.5 [0.1; 1.2] | <0.001 |
| Lactate level (mmol/L) | 1.2 [0.9; 1.9] | 2.3 [1.4; 6.0] | <0.001 |
| Index CRT (s) | 1.6 [1.0; 2.3] | 2.5 [1.7; 4.5] | 0.002 |
| Knee CRT (s) | 2.2 [1.2; 2.9] | 4.2 [2.8; 5.8] | <0.001 |
| Mottling score (n) a | |||
| 0–1 | 35 | 35 | 0.005 |
| 2–3 | 2 | 12 | |
| 4–5 | 0 | 6 | |
Data are expressed as number or median and IQRs
SOFA Sequential Organ Failure Assessment, MAP mean arterial pressure, CI cardiac index, CRT capillary refill time
aPatients with dark skin were excluded