Table 2 Baseline characteristics in the two changeover groups
Quick change method (n = 193) | Smart infusion pump (n = 218) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age in years, mean ± SD | 64.9 ± 12.2 | 65.7 ± 15.0 | 0.71 |
Male, n (%) | 177 (91.7 %) | 204 (93.6 %) | 0.47 |
Weight, mean ± SD | 78.8 ± 15.5 | 81.6 ± 18.5 | 0.84 |
Body mass index (kg/m2), mean ± SD | 26.7 ± 5.7 | 28.6 ± 4.2 | 0.13 |
Cause of shock, n (%) | 0.34 | ||
Sepsis | 176 (91.2 %) | 194 (90.6 %) | |
Hemorrhage | 10 (5.2 %) | 7 (3.3 %) | |
Other | 7 (3.6 %) | 13 (6.1 %) | |
SOFA score, mean ± SD | 13.3 ± 3.1 | 12.9 ± 3.1 | 0.2 |
Mechanical ventilation, n (%) | 186 (96.4 %) | 215 (98.6) | 0.14 |
Dose of NE, µg/kg/min, median [IQR] | 0.6 [0.3–1.2] | 0.8 [0.4–2.0] | <0.001 |
Concentration of NE, mg/50 mL, mean ± SD | 25.1 ± 6.9 | 24.8 ± 6.3 | 0.34 |
Heart rate at baseline | 99.3 ± 22.1 | 107.2 ± 18.9 | <0.001 |
Mean arterial blood pressure at baseline | 78.2 ± 13.8 | 76.8 ± 13.4 | 0.31 |