Table 2.
Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein values in NCPB and CPB patients without sepsis.
| PCT | NCPB | CPB | P-VALUE* | CRP | NCPB | CPB | P-VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre ST | 0.08 (0.02–0.35) | 0.07 (0.04–0.22) | 0.929 | Pre ST | 2.1 (0.3–10.45) | 3.25 (0.9–11.4) | 0.726 |
| PCT 0 h | 0.11 (0.09–0.39) | 0.06 (0.05–0.20) | 0.066 | CRP 0 h | 1.15 (0.3–7.15) | 1.5 (0.8–4.6) | 0.484 |
| PCT 12 h | 1.14 (0.48–1.28) | 0.56 (0.21–1.6) | 0.119 | CRP 12 h | 25.2 (17.8–72.1) | 35.25 (16.4–53.7) | 0.792 |
| PCT 24 h | 2.3 (1.01–5.00) | 2.5 (1.5–6.4) | 0.564 | CRP 24 h | 85.6 (50.1–114.9) | 104.1 (62.4–144.1) | 0.237 |
| PCT 48 h | 2.2 (0.8–4.1) | 2.95 (1.4–9.8) | 0.117 | CRP 48 h | 99.2 (75.1–138.2) | 143.6 (92.4–204.9) | 0.018 |
| PCT 72 h | 0.9 (0.44–2.02) | 1.73 (0.78–3.21) | 0.076 | CRP 72 h | 60.55 (36–132.1) | 125.6 (70.6–179–6) | 0.012 |
Notes:
*
Mann–Whitney U test. Values expressed by median (p 25–75).
Abbreviations: CRP, C-reactive protein (mg/L); CPB, cardiopulmonary bypass; NCPB, non-cardiopulmonary bypass; PCT, procalcitonin (ng/mL); pre ST, presurgery time.