Factors Associated with Fluid Sequestration in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis: A Prospective Study in Tertiary Centre Hospital in Nepal
Table 1
Demographics characteristics, clinical parameters, and outcomes of the study cohort.
Demographics
Age (years)
44 (36-56.5)
Male
46 (57.5%)
Clinical characteristics
FS48 (mL)
1610 (810-3575)
Etiology
Alcohol
18 (22.5%)
Gallstones
64 (80.0%)
Others
3 (3.7%)
SIRS at presentation
34 (42.5%)
Hematocrit (%)
40.0 (35.2-44.5)
Total leukocyte count (/mm3)
11350 (8000-14750)
Glucose (mg/dL)
143.1 (111.6-173.7)
Creatinine (mg/dL)
0.91 (0.78-1.33)
BUN (mmol/L)
5.0 (3.5-9.1)
Sodium (mmol/L)
138.3 (135.0-141.5)
Outcomes
Pancreatic necrosis ()
None
12 (52.2%)
≤30
7 (30.4%)
>30
4 (17.4%)
Persistent organ failure
15 (18.8%)
In-hospital mortality
2 (2.5%)
Length of stay (days)
4.5 (3.0-8.5)
Severity of acute pancreatitis
Mild
54 (67.5%)
Moderately severe
11 (13.7%)
Severe
15 (18.8%)
Values are expressed in median (interquartile range) or (%). Add up to more than 100% as more than one etiology may be identified in a patient. Abbreviations: BUN: blood urea nitrogen; FS48: fluid sequestration at 48 hours after hospital admission; SIRS: systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
