Table 2.
Clinical and laboratory findings in 13 patients with acute NE.
| Median | Range | Reference values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in body weighta (kg) 4.0 0–12.0 | 4.0 | 0–12.0 | |
| Max. blood leukocyte count (109/l) | 10.0 | 8.8–25.7 | 3.4–8.2 |
| Max. plasma C-reactive protein (mg/l) | 85 | 27–154 | <10 |
| Max. serum creatinine (μmol/l) | 384 | 43–1499 | <105 in men, <90 in women |
| Min. blood platelet count (109/l) | 61 | 9–115 | 150–360 |
a
Difference between highest and lowest weight during hospital care. Change in weight reflects fluid retention during the oliguric phase. The highest and the lowest value of each patient of the various variables measured during hospitalization were designated as the maximum and minimum values.