Table 3 Baseline and clinical characteristics subgroups
From: Cumulative lactate and hospital mortality in ICU patients
| Characteristic | Sepsis (n = 307) | Cardiac failure (n = 213) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 69 [60–77] | 72 [63–78] |
| Sex M : F (%) | 63 : 37 | 60 : 40 |
| SAPS II | 48 [37–57] | 48 [37–63] |
| APACHE II | 21 [17-26] | 22 [16–28] |
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 115 [96–130] | 110 [80–125] |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 105 [80–130] | 110 [85–140] |
| Mean arterial pressure (mmHg) | 58 [50–62] | 59 [51–65] |
| Vasoactive agent (%) | 56 | 56 |
| Lactate (mmol/L) | 2.4 [1.6-3.9] | 2.4 [1.4-4.8] |
| Maximum lactate (mmol/L) | 3.0 [2.1-4.9] | 3.0 [1.9-5.2] |
| Cum-lactate (min·mmol/L) | 216 [0–2634] | 138 [0–1245] |
| In-hospital mortality (%) | 29 | 38 |
