Table 4

Evolution of inflammatory parameters and oxygenation

Group

Day

PaO₂/FiO₂ (mmHg)

CRP (mg/l)

Temperature (°C)

Leukocytosis (10³/mm³)

C

1

173 ± 88

209 ± 100

38.6 ± 0.9

14.2 ± 5.8

8

304 ± 114

94 ± 62

37.8 ± 0.7

15.5 ± 5.1

C-A

1

194 ± 95

233 ± 115

38.3 ± 0.9

14.3 ± 6.3

8

253 ± 72

113 ± 61

37.7 ± 0.6

12.4 ± 6.4

C-L

1

176 ± 87

211 ± 90

38.8 ± 0.9

13.8 ± 6

8

243 ± 72

94 ± 51

37.6 ± 0.7

15.1 ± 7.9

Groups: C, cefepime; C-A, cefepime with amikacin; C-L, cefepime with levofloxacin. CRP, C-reactive protein. PaO₂/FiO₂: arterial oxygen tension/inspiratory oxygen fraction

Damas et al. Critical Care 2006 10:R52   doi:10.1186/cc4879