Linear relationship between natural log transformed inflammatory biomarkers at baseline (ICU discharge) and follow-up
| Biomarker | N | B | 95% CI | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | ||||
| CRP | 118 | 0.37 | 0.14 | 0.61 | <0.01 |
| HNE | 112 | 0.23 | 0.08 | 0.38 | <0.01 |
| IL-1β | 111 | 0.76 | 0.65 | 0.89 | <0.01 |
| IL-6 | 111 | 0.74 | 0.54 | 0.93 | <0.01 |
| IL-8 | 111 | 1.03 | 0.78 | 11.29 | <0.01 |
| TGFβ1 | 116 | 0.33 | 0.20 | 0.45 | <0.01 |
| SLPI | 118 | 0.68 | 0.52 | 0.83 | <0.01 |
CRP, C-reactive protein; HNE, human neutrophil elastase; ICU, intensive care unit; SLPI, secretory leucocyte protease inhibitor; TGFβ1, transforming growth factor β1; IL, interleukin.