Fig. 1.

Table with results of blood investigations
| Blood investigation | POD 0 | 11th hour post-op | POD 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.34 | - | - |
| pCO2 (mmHg) | 39.5 | - | - |
| pO2 (mmHg) | 79.3 | - | - |
| Bicarbonate (mmol/L) | 20.7 | - | - |
| Base Excess (mmol/L) | −4.5 | - | - |
| Oxygen saturation (%) | 94.5 | - | - |
| Urea (mmol/L) | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Sodium (mmol/L) | 139 | 139 | 138 |
| Potassium (mmol/L) | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Chloride (mmol/L) | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Creatinine (μmol/L) | 45 | 33 | 32 |
| Glucose (mmol/L) | 12.9 | 10.9 | 9.3 |
| Magnesium (mmol/L) | 0.66 | 1.01 | 0.81 |
| Calcium (mmol/L) | 2.07 | 2.01 | 1.92 |
| Phosphate inorganic (mmol/L) | 1.12 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Lactate (mmol/L) | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| Ketones (mmol/L) | 0.0 | - | - |
| Haemoglobin (g/dL) | 13.3 | 13.3 | - |
| White blood cell count (× 109/L) | 21.20 | 24.90 | - |
| Neutrophil (%) | 87.5 | 87.9 | - |
| C-reactive protein (mg/L) | - | - | 137 |
| Procalcitonin (UG/L) | - | - | 0.93 |