Table 2 Initial CRP value and various outcomes
From: Risk factors for catheter-related infections in patients receiving permanent dialysis catheter
Initial CRP value [mg/l] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Outcome | CRI | no CRI | p |
Death (n = 22/104) | 29.5 (15.4–43.2) | 19.4 (7.1–32.7) | 0.08 |
Catheter removal or revision (n = 30/96) | 23.4 (9.0–41.1) | 20.6 (8.1–32.7) | 0.26 |
Rehospitalization (n = 34/92) | 19.8 (10.6–41.1) | 24.3 (8.9–32.7) | 0.57 |
Use of antibiotics (n = 25/101) | 23.4 (14.0–46.1) | 20.6 mg/l (6.2–32.7) | 0.14 |