Cytokines and Metabolic Patterns in Pediatric Patients with Critical Illness

Figure 3

Comparison of metabolic monitor measurements, various cytokines, and nutritional markers between patients with and without multiple organ system failure (MOSF) (scale type power: exponent 0.5). Significantly increased (*) in the presence of MOSF: C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin-10 (IL-10), nutritional index, and lactate (𝑡-test for unpaired data). Significantly decreased (#) despite a higher protein intake: Oxygen Consumption (VO₂), Resting Energy Expenditure (REE), transferrin and transthyretin. Did not differ compared to the non-MOSF patients: triglycerides, glucose, fibrinogen. BSA: Body Surface Area.