Table 4 Comparison between non-VAP and VAP group according to STREM-1 (pg/ml), PCT, and CRP
From: Role of STREM-1 for early prediction of ventilator-associated pneumonia in pediatrics
Non-VAP ( n = 28) | VAP ( n = 28) | T test | P -value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STREM-1 (pg/ml) | ||||
At admission | 181.04 ± 7.66 | 184.36 ± 8.67 | − 1.519 | 0.135 |
At 72 h | 209.89 ± 10.85 | 318.86 ± 25.23 | − 20.99 | < 0.001** |
PCT | ||||
At admission | 0.86 ± 0.12 | 0.90 ± 0.08 | − 1.61 | 0.113 |
At 72 h | 1.01 ± 0.21 | 1.41 ± 0.15 | − 8.195 | < 0.001** |
Amount of change | 0.15 ± 0.04 | 0.51 ± 0.03 | 13.400 | < 0.001** |
CRP | ||||
At admission | 3.52 ± 0.90 | 3.78 ± 0.83 | − 1.128 | 0.264 |
At 72 h | 7.24 ± 0.82 | 14.56 ± 1.89 | − 18.82 | < 0.001** |
Amount of change | 3.72 ± 0.63 | 10.78 ± 1.83 | 19.302 | < 0.001** |