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Baseline Demographics
| Adult (n = 100) | Pediatric (n = 48) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 56.9 ± 18.6 | 10.2 ± 5.9 |
| Gender | 46% female | 41% female |
| Type of ICU | ||
| Medical intensive care unit | 80% | NA |
| Pediatric intensive care unit | NA | 100% |
| Burn/trauma | 20% | 0 |
| Primary admitting category | ||
| Pulmonary | 51% | 52% |
| Neurological | 13% | 11% |
| Cardiovascular | 13% | 11% |
| Gastrointestinal | 5% | 0% |
| Multisystem | 16% | 21% |
| None identified | 2% | 5% |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | 6% | 6.8% |
| Chronic renal failure | 12% | 2.2% |
