Table 2 Diagnosis of DHF in the study population
Parameter | Group 1 (≤M + 5% deficit) n = 35 | Group 2 (>M + 5% deficit) n = 80 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrasound evidence of fluid leakage | 10 (28.57) | 21 (26.25) | 0.80 |
Clinical evidence of pleural effusion | 23 (65.71) | 50 (62.5) | 0.74 |
Clinical evidence of ascites | 1 (2.85) | 3 (3.75) | 0.81 |
Rise in PCV (> 20% from baseline) | 3 (8.57) | 19 (23.75) | 0.06 |
Narrow pulse pressure | 0 (0) | 10 (12.5) | 0.03 |
Hypotension | 0 (0) | 1 (1.25) | 0.69 |