Table 5 Specific correlation coefficient and p-values of the significant correlations between epithelial injury markers, histological evaluation, and clinical data in sepsis cases

Elafin

ICU stay

0.533

0.015

RAGE

C-reactive protein

0.418

0.047

MV duration

-0.422

0.014

SP-D

Serum lactate

0.540

0.008

% Normal lung tissue

C-reactive protein

-0.429

0.041

FCO₂Hb

0.603

0.010

% Exudative DAD

Arterial blood pH

-0.512

0.025

% Fibroproliferative DAD

Lungs’ weight

-0.468

0.009

% Bronchopneumonia

PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio

-0.628

0.012

Oedema score

Lungs’ weight

0.434

0.016

pO₂

0.484

0.036

Base excess

-0.482

0.037

Haemorrhage score

Lungs’ weight

0.381

0.038

FCOHb

-0.555

0.021