Table 1

Patient's laboratory results at presentation to the  intensive care unit

Complete blood countNormal rangeResults
White cell count3.9–11×109/l48.2×109/l
Haemoglobin135–180 g/l73
Platelet155–435×109/l443
Renal chemistry
 Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)2.5–7.5 mmol/l14.0
 Creatine64–115 μmol/l235
 Sodium135–147 mmol/l130
 Potassium3.5–5 mmol/l4.6
 Chloride98–111 mmol/l94
 Bicarbonate22–31 mmol/l18
 Magnesium0.7–1 mmol/l0.85
 Ionised calcium1.13–1.32 mmol/l0.76
 Phosphorus0.7–1.45 mmol/l2.56
Venous blood gas
 pH7.30–7.407.30
 Mixed venous oxygen saturation (SVO2)60–80%60%
 Lactic acid0.05–2 mmol/l4.0
Other blood chemistries
 Procalcitonin<0.5 ng/ml3.21
 Albumin32–48 g/l27
 Billirubin0–21 μmol/l197