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Nature of Death and Use of DNR Orders by Length of PICU Stay
| Characteristic | n | Median Length of Stay (25, 75 percentile) | Percent Length of Stay 7 Days or More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature of Death | p=.01 | p=.006 | |
| Withhold/withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment | 127 | 7.3 (1.9, 23.3) | 50% |
| Diagnosed brain dead | 30 | 2.9 (1.6, 6.2) | 20% |
| Failed CPR | 24 | 1.9 (.7, 14.9) | 33% |
| DNR Order | p<.001 | p<.001 | |
| Yes | 91 | 9.2 (3.3, 28.2) | 57% |
| No | 91 | 2.1 (.9, 8.8) | 30% |
