Table 5 Median (range) of hemogasometric and electrolytic parameters at pre- and post-TPE
Parameter | Pre-TPE | Post-TPE | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blood pH | 7.37 (7.35–7.40) | 7.34 (7.29–7.36) | 0.438 | |
PCO2 (mmHg) | 35.6 (26.5–36.0) | 33.8 (27.3–45.2) | 0.313 | |
Sodium (nmol/L) | 143 (142–148) | 143 (142.5–151.5) | 0.423 | |
Bicarbonate (mmol/L) | 19.1 (15–22.5) | 17.7 (14.8–23.2) | 0.813 | |
Base excess (mmol/L) | -5.4 (-9.5– -2.5) | -7.2 (-9.9– -3) | 0.197 | |
Potassium (mmol/L) | 4.1 (3.6–4.3) | 3.4 (3.2–4.1) | 0.188 | |
Ionized calcium (mmol/L) | 1.3 (1.2–1.4) | 0.9 (0.7–1.2) | 0.058 |