Table 1 Characteristics of the included trials
Source | Number of patients | Mean age (years) | Male (%) | Center | Mean APACHE II/SAPS II/SOFA score | Blood pressure (mmHg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Russell JA, 2013 [12] | 394 | 62.8 | 233 (59.1) | M | 26.8/NR/NR | MAP <65 |
Daley MJ, 2013 [7] | 130 | 58.5 | 69 (53.1) | S | 27.8/NR/NR | MAP <65 |
Gordon AC, 2010 [13] | 778 | 61.8 | 475 (61.0) | M | 27.1/NR/NR | MAP 72.7 (NE maintenance) |
Russell JA, 2009 [14] | 190 | 61 | 116 (61.1) | M | 26.5/NR/NR | MAP <60 |
Morelli A, 2009 [15] | 45 | 65.7 | 33 (73.3) | S | NR/60/NR | MAP <65 |
Russell JA, 2008 [8] | 778 | 60.6 | 475 (61.1) | M | 27.1/NR/NR | MAP 72.5 (vasopressor maintenance) |
Lauzier F, 2006 [16] | 23 | 54.7 | 14 (60.9) | M | 23.2/NR/8.9 | MAP <60 |