Table-IV.
Laboratory and Radiological Investigations (N=43) in CF patients.
| Complete blood count | Mean values with Standard deviation | Electrolytes | Mean values with Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin (g/L) | 8.67 ± 3.42 | Sodium (mEq/L) | 135.23 ± 2.23 |
| White blood count (X 10E9/L) | 13.23 ± 4.89 | Potassium (mEq/L) | 3.39 ± 1.57 |
| Platelets (X 10E9/L) | 265.31 ±127.16 | Chloride (mEq/L) | 95.21 ± 3.81 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/dl) | 6.21 ±5.65 | Bicarbonate (mEq/L) | 22.45 ± 2.25 |
| Blood Culture | N=43 (%) | Sputum / Tracheal Culture | N=43 |
| No growth | 31 (72.09%) | No growth | 11 (25.58%) |
| Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | 1 (2.32%) | Pseudomonas Aeruginosa | 12 (27.90%) |
| Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) | 3 (6.97%) | Staphylococcus Aureus | 6 (13.95%) |
| Psuedomonas Aeruginosa | 5 (11.62%) | Klebsella Pneumonia | 3 (6.97%) |
| Escherichia Coli | 1 (2.32%) | Steptococcus species | 3 (6.97%) |
| Streptococcus pneumonia | 1 (2.32%) | Haemophilus influenza | 2 (4.65%) |
| Burkholderia Cepacia | 1 (2.32%) | Burkholderia Cepacia | 2 (4.65%) |
| Stool for fat globules | N=43 | Escherichia Coli | 2 (4.65%) |
| Positive | 21 (48.83%) | Mixed Flora | 1 (2.32%) |
| Negative | 23 (51.16%) | Candida Species | 1 (2.32%) |
| Radiology features on X-ray Chest | N=43 | Radiology features on HRCT Chest | N=43 |
| Normal | 1 (2.32%) | Normal | 7 (16.27%) |
| Not performed | 0 | Not performed | 4 (9.30%) |
| Consolidation | 12 (27.90%) | Consolidation only | 5 (11.62%) |
| Hyperinflation | 5 (11.62%) | Consolidation with hyperinflation | 4 (9.30%) |
| Prominent bronchovascular markings | 4 (9.30%) | Consolidation with collapse | 3 (6.97%) |
| Perihilar infiltrates | 2 (4.65%) | Consolidation, collapse and hyperinflation | 2 (4.65%) |
| Honey combing | 19 (44.18%) | Bronchiectasis and hyperinflation | 18 (41.86%) |
MSSA=Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus, MRSA=Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus Auresus, HRCT=High Resolution Computed Tomography.