Table 3 Life support therapies and outcomes
PCT group (n = 81) | Control group (n = 78) | p | Adjusted p* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SOFA Score | ||||
Day 2 | 4.3 ± 3.0 | 3.6 ± 3.3 | 0.26 | 0.94 |
Day 3 | 4.3 ± 2.6 | 4.1 ± 3.4 | 0.72 | 0.93 |
Day 5 | 3.9 ± 2.9 | 4.4 ± 2.7 | 0.57 | 0.84 |
Day 7 | 3.8 ± 2.9 | 3.1 ± 2.8 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
No. of days on mechanical ventilation | 3.7 ± 3.6 | 2.7 ± 2.5 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
Catecholamines | 28 (35) | 18 (23) | 0.11 | 0.31 |
Renal replacement therapy | 3 (4) | 0 | 0.25 | 0.95 |
Length of ICU stay (days) | 6.4 ± 6.5 | 4.6 ± 3.5 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
Death in ICU | 5 (6.1) | 4 (5.1) | 0.78 | 0.80 |
Death in-hospital (after ICU discharge) | 3 (3.7) | 4 (5.1) | 0.72 | 0.38 |
Death at 28 days | 5 (6.2) | 9 (11.5) | 0.27 | 0.20 |
Death at 90 days | 8 (9.9) | 9 (12.8) | 0.73 | 0.42 |