Table 1 The initial laboratory data
Variable along with the reference range | Patient I | Patient II |
|---|---|---|
BUN (mg/dL, 8-20) | 15 | 60 |
Cr (mg/dL, M: 0.8–1.3, F: 0. 6-1.2) | 0.7 | 1.62 |
Blood sugar (mg/dL) | 388 | 685 |
Cl (mEq/L) | 114 | 125 |
Na (mEq/L) | 142 | 144 |
K (mEq/L) | 4.1 | 5.2 |
Mg (mEq/L) | 2.5 | 1.8 |
WBC (Neutrophil %) | 31,800 (87%) | 56,800 (70%) |
CRP (mg/L, < 6) | > 150 | 140 |
Procalcitonin (ng/mL, ≤0.3) | 28 | 35 |
Albumin (g/dL) | 3.3 | 3.5 |
CPK (U/L, M: < 171, F: < 145) | 83 | 247 |
Ca (mg/dL) | 9.3 | 10.2 |
ALT (U/L, M:< 41, F: < 31) | 112 | 48 |
AST (U/L, M: < 37, F: < 31) | 45 | 58 |
LDH (U/L, < 480) | 429 | 987 |