Table 1.
Haematological and blood chemical values for patient 1
| April 23 | April 26 | April 29 | May 8 | May 15 | Normal range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood cells | ||||||
| Leucocyte count (cells per μL) | 8740 | 8980 | 11 700 | 11 800 | 9180 | 5500–15 500 |
| Neutrophils (%) | ND | ND | 87 | ND | ND | 23–45 |
| Lymphocytes (%) | ND | ND | 7 | ND | ND | 35–65 |
| Platelet count (cells per μL) | ND | 192 000 | 309 000 | 184 000 | 55 000 | 250 000–550 000 |
| Serum | ||||||
| Creatinine (μmol/L) | 318·6 | 300·8 | 274 | 220 | 177 | 40–130 |
| Blood urea nitrogen (mmol/L) | 29·9 | 27·7 | 23·7 | 41·6 | 31·5 | 1·2–3·3 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/L) | 152·30 | 206·40 | 163·60 | ND | 53 | <5 |
| Arterial blood | ||||||
| O2 (L/min) or FiO2 (%) | 0 | 5 L/min | 10 L/min | 80% | 70% FiO2 ECMO 50% |
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| pH | ND | ND | 7·30 | 7·45 | 7·36 | 7·38–7·42 |
| Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (mm Hg) | ND | ND | 23·50 | 34 | 37·6 | 35–45 |
| Partial pressure of oxygen (mm Hg) | ND | ND | 59·40 | 72 | 79 | 70–100 |
| Bicarbonate (mEq/L) | ND | ND | 11·30 | 23·3 | 20·9 | 22–26 |
ND=not determined. FiO2=fraction of inspired oxygen. ECMO=extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.