Table 2.
Changes in cytokine serum concentration between Day 3 and Day 8 in imputed data set.
| Cytokine | Control group (N = 73) | Filter group (N = 72) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL-1β | |||
|
>20% increase >20% decrease |
43 (58%) 21 (29%) |
44 (61%) 22 (31%) |
0.95 |
| IL-6 | |||
|
>20% increase >20% decrease |
16 (22%) 48 (66%) |
21 (29%) 42 (58%) |
0.30 |
| IL-8 | |||
|
>20% increase >20% decrease |
17 (23%) 46 (63%) |
16 (22%) 45 (63%) |
0.92 |
| TNFα | |||
|
>20% increase >20% decrease |
37 (51%) 22 (30%) |
27 (38%) 23 (32%) |
0.36 |