TABLE 3.
Length of PICU Stay Prior to Death, Nature of Death, and Use of DNR Order
| Characteristic | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Length of PICU Stay Prior to Deatha | |
| Number of Days in the PICU Prior to Death - median (25th, 75th percentile) | 5.7 (1.5, 19.5) |
| Stay of Less than 7 Days – n (%) | 103 (57%) |
| Stay of 7 Days or More – n (%) | 79 (43%) |
| Nature of Deathb | |
| Died following withhold/withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments – n (%) | 133 (70%) |
| Died after diagnosed brain dead – n (%) | 30 (16%) |
| Died after failed CPR – n (%) | 26 (14%) |
| Use of DNR Order | |
| No – n (%) | 98 (51%) |
| Yes – n (%) | 94 (49%) |
a
Length of stay was not documented for 10 decedents, thus the valid n is 182.
b
The nature of death could not be determined for 3 decedents, thus the valid n is 189.