Table 2.
Patient demographics and clinical characteristics (N = 69)
| Variable | Median (range) | No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 58.5 (18.0–89.0) | |
| Sex, male | 28 (41) | |
| Race | ||
| White | 64 (93) | |
| African American | 5 (7) | |
| Admission diagnosis | ||
| Respiratory | 30 (43) | |
| Neurological | 10 (14) | |
| Cardiovascular | 8 (12) | |
| Sepsis | 6 (9) | |
| Trauma/surgical complications | 6 (9) | |
| Gastrointestinal | 4 (6) | |
| Renal | 3 (4) | |
| Hemato-oncology | 1 (1) | |
| Others (overdose) | 1 (1) | |
| Days in intensive care unit (ICU) | 25.5 (7–92) | |
| Days of mechanical ventilation in ICU | 23.5 (7–92) | |
| Score on Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II On admission to ICU | 19 (7–43) | |
| Discharge disposition | ||
| Long-term acute care hospital | 29 (42) | |
| General hospital unit or skilled nursing facility | 39 (57) | |
| Other hospital ICU | 1 (1) | |