Table 2.
Haematological and blood chemical values for patient 2
| May 9 | May 12 | May 15 | Normal range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood cells | ||||
| Leucocyte count (cells per μL) | 7780 | 2250 | 3790 | 5500–15 500 |
| Neutrophils (%) | ND | 86 | ND | 23–45 |
| Lymphocytes (%) | ND | 14 | ND | 35–65 |
| Platelet count (cells per μL) | 154 000 | 100 000 | 64 000 | 250 000–550 000 |
| Serum | ||||
| Creatinine (μmol/L) | 53 | 53 | 398 | 40–130 |
| Blood urea nitrogen (mmol/L) | 5 | 6 | 19·9 | 1·2–3·3 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/L) | 217 | 319 | 237 | <5 |
| Arterial blood | ||||
| O2 (L/min) or FiO2 (%) | 3 L/min | 5 L/min | 100% FiO2 ECMO 100% | .. |
| pH | 7·48 | 7·49 | 7·29 | 7·38–7·42 |
| Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (mm Hg) | 31 | 30 | 42·5 | 35–45 |
| Partial pressure of oxygen (mm Hg) | 56 | 58 | 123 | 70–100 |
| Bicarbonate (mEq/L) | 23 | 22·4 | 19·6 | 22–26 |
ND=not determined. FiO2=fraction of inspired oxygen. ECMO=extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.