Comparison of laboratory data and oxygen saturations (measured by pulse oximetry) in the steady state and when acutely unwell with influenza A (H1N1)
| Laboratory value . | n . | Steady state . | Acute . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White blood cells, ×109/L | 18 | 10.7 | 14.7 | .022 |
| Lymphocytes, ×109/L | 17 | 3.8 | 3.1 | .320 |
| Platelets, ×109/L | 17 | 404 | 222 | < .001 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL | 19 | 8.3 | 6.5 | < .001 |
| Reticulocytes, ×109/L | 10 | 329 | 226 | .127 |
| Bilirubin, μmol/L | 11 | 42 | 49 | .414 |
| AST, IU/L | 10 | 42 | 70 | .389 |
| Oxygen saturation, % | 18 | 96.6 | 92.7 | .019 |
| Laboratory value . | n . | Steady state . | Acute . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White blood cells, ×109/L | 18 | 10.7 | 14.7 | .022 |
| Lymphocytes, ×109/L | 17 | 3.8 | 3.1 | .320 |
| Platelets, ×109/L | 17 | 404 | 222 | < .001 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL | 19 | 8.3 | 6.5 | < .001 |
| Reticulocytes, ×109/L | 10 | 329 | 226 | .127 |
| Bilirubin, μmol/L | 11 | 42 | 49 | .414 |
| AST, IU/L | 10 | 42 | 70 | .389 |
| Oxygen saturation, % | 18 | 96.6 | 92.7 | .019 |
All data normally distributed (Kolmogorov-Smirnov test) and means compared using paired t test.