Table 2.
Main outcomes at day 90
| Outcome* | Conventional cohort (n = 562) | ICU cohort (n = 269) |
|---|---|---|
| Increase in Oxygen requirement, % | 15.6 | |
| Transfer to the ICU, % | 10.1 | |
| Death in the ward, % | 1.6 | |
| Death in the ICU, % | 17.8 | |
| Mortality, % | 8.2 | 18.5 |
| Antibiotics, % | 29.0 | 65.1 |
| Corticosteroids, % | 64.8 | 69.9 |
| Vasopressors, % | 3.7 | 37.2 |
| Invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), % | 3.6 | 55.4 |
| Duration of IMV, days | 15 (9–23) | 15 (9–27) |
| Extra renal therapy, % | 1.1 | 7.1 |
| Nosocomial infection, % | 2.7 | 42.0 |
| Thromboembolic event, % | 3.0 | 10.1 |
| Hospital length of stay, days | 7 (5–10) | 16 (10–30) |
*Data are presented as percentages or medians (interquartile range)