Changes in haematocrit, haemoglobin, white cell and platelet count at 4 and 24 hours after PET (as percentage of the pre-PET value): mean (SD)
| Hours | Saline group (%) | Albumin group (%) | P value (non-paired t test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haematocrit: | |||
| 4 | 21.2 (8.0) | 22.7 (9.5) | 0.367 |
| 24 | 24.3 (6.7) | 22.7 (9.7) | 0.313 |
| Haemoglobin: | |||
| 4 | 16.2 (7.5) | 18.3 (8.0) | 0.176 |
| 24 | 16.0 (9.5) | 18.9 (8.7) | 0.111 |
| White cell count: | |||
| 4 | 17.3 (32.5) | 17.0 (35.7) | 0.975 |
| 24 | 9.0 (38.9) | 7.3 (34.5) | 0.824 |
| Platelet count: | |||
| 4 | 14.0 (21.7) | 9.1 (13.4) | 0.180 |
| 24 | 8.2 (21.6) | 13.3 (20.8) | 0.220 |