Table 1.
Demographics and admitting services
| Protocol (n = 25) | Historical control (n = 19) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 47.1 ± 18.3 | 55.5 ± 19.9 | .15 |
| Female (%) | 24 | 15.5 | .71 |
| APACHE II a | 21 {15–25} | 22 {15–29} | .38 |
| ICU length of stay (d) | 13.7 ± 10.6 | 11.8 ±11.4 | .61 |
| Days with mechanical ventilation | 9.5 ± 9.6 | 10.2 ± 12.1 | .85 |
| Admitting services, n (%) | |||
| Trauma | 12 (48) | 6 (31.6) | |
| Neurosurgery | 10 (40) | 6 (31.6) | |
| Cardiothoracic surgery | 1 (4) | 4 (21.0) | |
| General surgery | 2 (8) | 0 | |
| Peripheral vascular surgery | 0 | 3 (15.8) |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
a
Data are presented as median {25%–75% interquartile range}.