- Clinical outcomes of patients in 2 groups.
| Parameters | Control group (n=48) | Metoprolol group (n=42) | P-values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of mechanical ventilation | 8.04±8.39 | 8.00±9.62 | 0.042* |
| CRRT | 23 (47.9) | 15 (35.7) | 0.288 |
| Number of organ faliure | 3.81±1.35 | 2.98±1.66 | 0.014* |
| Length of ICU stay | 11.21±10.08 | 16.21±13.86 | 0.0581 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation (SD) or numbers and percentages (%).
↵* p<0.05.
Renal failure was over stage 3 in acute kidney injury and other organ failures were based on sequential organ failure assessment score over 3 points, except cardiovascular failure. CRRT: continuous renal replacement therapy, ICU: intensive care unit