Table 2.
Comparison of general clinical data between sepsis and nonseptic infection groups.
| Clinical features | Sepsis group (n = 45) | Nonseptic infection (n = 53) | t-value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male/female) | 23/22 | 32/21 | 61.99 | 0.357 |
| Age | 57.5 ± 12.68 | 52.79 ± 10.59 | 3.47 | 0.601 |
| Underlying diseases | ||||
| Hypertension | 11.00 (24.44) | 9.00 (16.98) | 78.38 | 0.503 |
| Diabetes | 6.00 (13.33) | 5.00 (9.43) | 80.79 | 0.234 |
| Maximum body temperature (°C) | 37.05 ± 0.35 | 36.90 ± 0.19 | 2.58 | 0.012 |
| Multiple site infection | 8.00 (17.78) | 6.00 (11.32) | 71.90 | 0.001 |
| Pulse (times/min) | 99.11 ± 10.26 | 89.49 ± 5.31 | 5.68 | 0.286 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 118.58 ± 9.42 | 122.13 ± 8.16 | −2.00 | 0.048 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 66.13 ± 5.76 | 74.47 ± 4.34 | −7.98 | 0.001 |
Abbreviations: 1 mm Hg = 0.133 kPa.