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General characteristics of patients (n=50)
| Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| 0 to <1 month | 13 (26) |
| 1 month to <1 year | 7 (14) |
| 1 to <12 years | 18 (36) |
| 12 to 18 years | 12 (24) |
| Sex | |
| Male | 26 (52) |
| Female | 24 (48) |
| Siblings | 28 (56) |
| Palliative care consultation | |
| Yes | 17 (34) |
| No | 33 (66) |
| Place of death | |
| Acute care hospital | 39 (78) |
| General paediatric ward | 15 (39) |
| Emergency room | 4 (10) |
| Neonatal intensive care unit | 2 (5) |
| Paediatric intensive care unit | 9 (23) |
| Maternity ward | 9 (23) |
| Home | 6 (12) |
| Unknown | 5 (10) |
