Table 2. Baseline hemodynamic and arterial blood gas parameters of critically ill cirrhotics.
| Variable | All (n=111) (%) | Sarcopenic (n=76) | Non- sarcopenic (n=35) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAP (mmHg) | 64.60±12.4 | 87.3±15.6 | 86±11.7 | 0.662 |
| Shock | 38 (34.2) | 28 (36.8) | 10 (28.6) | 0.394 |
| Mechanical ventilation | 54 (48.6) | 39 (51.3) | 15 (42.9) | 0.407 |
| FiO2 | 50 (10–100) | 47.5 (10–100) | 50 (21–100) | 0.702 |
| PaO2 | 147.12±71.64 | 152.5±73.7 | 135.4±66.2 | 0.245 |
| PaCO2 | 31.79±7.40 | 31.35±7.73 | 32.67±6.76 | 0.486 |
| pH | 7.39±0.10 | 7.2±0.24 | 7.3±0.27 | 0.203 |
| Lactate (mmol/L) | 2.15 (0.1–15.4) | 2.5 (0.1–15.4) | 2.1 (0.3–10.8) | 0.426 |
Data are expressed as Mean±SD or median (min-max) or number (%); MAP: Mean arterial pressure, FiO2: Fraction of inspired oxygen; PaO2: Partial pressure of oxygen, PaCO2: Partial pressure of carbon dioxide.