Table 1 Comparison of characteristics of patients who died vs. not died in the emergency department
Parameter (median) | Died (n = 3) | Not died (n = 5) | Reference range | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 47 (IQR = 17.5) | 69 (IQR = 10) | - | 0.393 |
Sex | 100% male | Females 40% | - | 0.673 |
Core body temperature (C°) | 40.6 | 42.2 | 35-37.1 | 0.294 |
pH | 7.067 | 7.4 | 7.35–7.45 | 0.036 |
PaO2 | 121 | 200 | 80–100 mmHg | 0.393 |
PaCO2 | 57.2 | 28 | 35–45 mmHg | 0.036 |
HCO3 | 16.4 | 19 | 22–26 mmol/L | 0.571 |
Base excess | -13.8 | -6 | -2-+2 mmol/L | 0.071 |
Na | 131 | 126 | 135–145 mmol/L | 0.571 |
K | 7.3 | 3,2 | 3.5–5.1 mmol/L | 0.036 |
Ca | 1.19 | 0.97 | 1.0-1.2 mmol/l/L | 0.036 |
Lactate | 10.9 | 3.5 | 0.5–1.5 mmol/L | 0.036 |