Table 3 Correlation between clinical factors and f-Carnitine‡ change from day 0 to day 14 (Δf-Carnitine‡)
From: l-carnitine in critically ill patients—a case series study
r † | p value | |
|---|---|---|
Body mass index | − 0.47 | 0.01 |
SOFA§ score on admission | 0.46 | 0.01 |
APACHE II¶ score on admission | 0.32 | 0.1 |
Length of renal replacement therapy | 0.35 | 0.06 |
Mechanical ventilation during ICU stay | 0.27 | 0.14 |
Calorie intake per weight at day 14 | − 0.01 | 0.95 |
Serum Alb (g/dL) on admission | 0.16 | 0.40 |
ICU length of stay | 0.25 | 0.17 |