Table 2.
Baseline characteristics.
| Parameter | Fentanyl Arm n = 107 | Remifentanil Arm n = 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 60.50 (51.6, 73.6) | 62.6 (52.6, 73.8) |
| Male gender, n (%) | 68/107 (63.6 %) | 57/105 (54.3 %) |
| APACHE-II | 1914,24 | 1813,24 |
| APACHE-III | 71 (53, 91) | 65 (49, 92) |
| Baseline creatinine (micromol/L) | 96 (76, 176) | 107 (70, 165) |
| Primary Reason for Admission | ||
| Respiratory | 13 (12.1 %) | 11 (10.5 %) |
| Cardiovascular | 21 (19.6 %) | 16 (15.2 %) |
| Sepsis | 25 (23.4 %) | 25 (23.8 %) |
| Neurology | 14 (13.1 %) | 16 (15.2 %) |
| Gastrointestinal | 20 (18.7 %) | 25 (23.8 %) |
| Trauma | 4 (3.7 %) | 2 (1.9 %) |
| Othera | 10 (9.3 %) | 10 (9.5 %) |
| ICU Admission source | ||
| Emergency department | 30 (28 %) | 40 (38.1 %) |
| Operation theatre/recovery | 31 (29 %) | 23 (21.9 %) |
| Ward | 23 (21.5 %) | 20 (19 %) |
| Miscellaneousb | 23 (21.5 %) | 22 (21 %) |
| Surgical patients | 32 (29.9 %) | 24 (22.9 %) |
| Unplanned/emergency surgery | 19 (17.8 %) | 8 (7.6 %) |
| Admission after MET call | 24 (22.4 %) | 19 (18.1 %) |
| Post cardiac arrest | 11 (10.3 %) | 6 (5.7 %) |
Data are n (%).
a
Other = endocrine, polypharmacy overdose, hematological.
b
Other hospitals, direct admissions.