Table 5.
Incidence and outcomes of organ dysfunction in patients admitted to non-ICU services
| Number of failed organs | N=64, n (%) | ICU transfer, n(%) | Mortality, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 (23%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 2 | 25 (39%) | 2 (8%) | 0 (0%) |
| 3 | 7 (11%) | 2 (29%) | 1 (14%) |
| 4 | 10 (16%) | 6 (60%) | 3 (30%) |
| >4 | 7 (11%) | 6 (86%) | 4(57%) |
| Types of organ system dysfunction | All Patients N = 64a n(%) | ICU transfer, n (%)c | Mortality, n (%)b |
| Cardiovascular | 42 (66%) | 16 (38%) | 8 (19%) |
| Renal | 41 (64%) | 10 (24%) | 5 (12%) |
| Central nervous system | 35 (54%) | 14 (40%) | 7 (18%) |
| Pulmonary | 19 (30%) | 12 (63%) | 8 (42%) |
| Hematologic | 15 (23%) | 6 (40%) | 6 (40%) |
| GI (ileus) | 8 (13%) | 5 (63%) | 1 (13%) |
| Hepatic | 5 (8%) | 4 (80%) | 2 (40%) |
Abbreviations: ICU, intensive care unit; GI, gastrointestinal
a
Multiple responses per patient possible
b
Percentage of patients with organ system dysfunction who died while in the hospital
c
Percentage of patients with each organ system dysfunction who needed ICU care while in the hospital