Basic characteristics of the study patientsa.
| Characteristics | Healthy controls (n = 28) | Sepsis patients (n = 41) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52.3 ± 9.3 | 55.8 ± 8.2 | 0.113 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 16 | 25 | 0.750 |
| Female | 12 | 16 | |
| BMI (kg m−2) | 24.15 ± 3.59 | 24.51 ± 3.64 | 0.652 |
| Scr (mg dL−1) | NA | 1.52 (1.02–1.91) | NA |
| Albumin (g L−1) | NA | 25.64 (22.14–35.03) | NA |
| WBC (×109/L) | NA | 13.39 (4.11–28.19) | NA |
| CRP (mg L−1) | NA | 42.12 (23.34–113.06) | NA |
| APACHE II score | NA | 15.6 ± 6.2 | NA |
| ICU stay (days) | NA | 13 ± 5 | NA |
| 28 day survival | |||
| Yes | NA | 24 | NA |
| No | NA | 17 | NA |
a
Data presented as mean value ± standard deviation, median (quartile 25th to 75th). Comparison was determined by t-test or chi-square test. P value < 0.05 was considered significant. BMI, body mass index; Scr, serum creatinine; WBC, white blood cells; CRP, C-reactive protein; APACHE, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation; ICU, intensive care unit; NA, not applicable.