Table 2.
Comparison of outcomes including in-hospital mortality, delta SOFA, and length of hospital stay
| Variable | All patients (n=591) | Early group (n=377) | Delayed group (n=214) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-hospital mortality | 110 (18.6) | 61 (16.2) | 49 (22.9) | 0.04 |
| SOFA score | ||||
| Baseline | 7 (4-9) | 7 (4-10) | 6.5 (3-9) | 0.01 |
| 48 hours | 4 (2-7) | 4 (2-7) | 4 (1-8) | 0.61 |
| Delta SOFA | 2 (0-4) | 2 (0-5) | 1 (-1 to 3) | < 0.01 |
| In-hospital LOS (day) | ||||
| All patients | 12 (7-22) | 11 (7-21) | 14.5 (8-24) | < 0.01 |
| Survivors only | 12 (8-22) | 11 (8-22) | 15 (9-23) | < 0.01 |
| ICU admission | 303 (51.3) | 190 (50.4) | 113 (52.8) | 0.57 |
| LOS in ICU (day) | 3 (2-7) | 3 (2-6) | 3 (2-8) | 0.12 |
Values are presented as number (%) or median (interquartile range).
SOFA, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment; LOS, length of stay; ICU, intensive care unit.