Table 3.
Comparisons of serum cytokine levels and renal functions at day 7 between patients in the hydrocortisone group and control group.
| Hydrocortisone group (n = 95) | Control group (n = 95) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum cytokine levels | |||
| IL-1β, pg/mL | 1.5 ± 1.0 | 1.9 ± 1.1 | <.01 |
| IL-6, pg/mL | 162.5 ± 93.4 | 274.5 ± 101.2 | <.01 |
| TNF-α, pg/mL | 25.4 ± 14.2 | 36.3 ± 23.1 | <.01 |
| Renal function | |||
| SCr, μmol/L | 0.9 ± 0.6 | 1.2 ± 0.5 | <.01 |
| CysC, mg/dL | 1.8 ± 0.3 | 2.5 ± 0.3 | <.01 |
| GFR, mL/min | 104.8 ± 10.2 | 86.8 ± 9.8 | <.01 |
| PCT, μg/L | 5.7 ± 1.5 | 8.9 ± 1.9 | <.01 |
| Urine volume, mL/d | 1028.4 ± 125.1 | 871.4 ± 120.5 | <.01 |