CRP and acute kidney injury: In comparison with patients without AKI, patients who developed AKI within 48 h after t1 had a higher Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score; a higher white blood cell (WBC) count; a higher serum C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration; a more positive fluid balance; a higher number of plasma units that were transfused; and a higher prevalence of vasopressor, milrinone and diuretic treatment.