Table 1 Patient characteristics on ICU admission *.
Characteristics | PIP-TAZ R n = 13 | PIP-TAZ S n = 70 |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 61 ± 15 | 61 ± 16 |
Gender (Male/Female) | 8/5 | 34/36 |
Indications for ICU admission | ||
Infectious diseases | 7 | 23 |
Respiratory failure | 4 | 13 |
Neurological disturbances | 0 | 17 |
Shock | 1 | 6 |
Metabolic disturbances | 1 | 5 |
Surgical diagnosis | 0 | 3 |
Others | 0 | 4 |
Underlying diseases | ||
Anticipated death within 5 years ‡ | 8 (61) | 33 (47) |
Immunosuppression | 7 (54) | 24 (34) |
Severity of illnesses | ||
SAPS II | 63 ± 26 | 56 ± 21 |
Glasgow coma score | 10 ± 4 | 10 ± 5 |
OSF score | 2.5 ± 1.0 | 1.9 ± 1.1 |