Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of the Study Patients
| TP Group (n = 16) | Dopamine Group (n = 16) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 56.6 ± 16.4 | 52.2 ± 14.0 |
| Gender (M/F) | 10/6 | 8/8 |
| Body weight (kg) | 62.4 ± 2.1 | 58.6 ± 3.6 |
| Etiology | Pneumonia (n = 8) | Pneumonia (n = 9) |
| Pancreatitis (n = 4) | Pancreatitis (n = 3) | |
| Severe trauma (n = 2) | Severe trauma (n = 1) | |
| Aspiration of gastric contents or irritant (n = 2) | Aspiration of gastric contents or irritant (n = 1) | |
| Major surgery (n = 2) | ||
| Blood culture positive | 5 | 4 |
| APACHE II | 19.3 ± 9.6 | 17.6 ± 5.3 |
| LIS | 2.7 ± 0.4 | 3.0 ± 0.5 |
| SAPS | 42.3 ± 16.8 | 48.73 ± 17.2 |
TP = terlipressin; APACHE = Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation; LIS = Lung Injury Score; SAPS = Simplified Acute Physiology Score.