Figure 1.

Differences in PCT and CRP values in the first 72 hours of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation regarding both cohorts. In group 1, PCT significantly increased between time P0 and P1, with subsequent decrease in P2 and P3. In group 2, PCT values remain similar along the determinations. CRP did not show significant changes in time. Wilcoxon rank sum test was performed. Values were expressed as median (interquartile range). CRP indicates C-reactive protein (mg/L); PCT, procalcitonin (ng/mL).