Table 4.
Mortality in the year after ICU hospitalization discharge
| Variable | Deaths (n) | Mortality rate (per 10,000 person-years) |
|---|---|---|
| Index ICU LOS | ||
| 1 day | 216 | 62 |
| 2–3 days | 268 | 77 |
| 4–7 days | 177 | 148 |
| 8–13 days | 114 | 302 |
| ≥ 14 days | 156 | 599 |
| Primary diagnosis during index ICU admission | ||
| Hematology/oncology | 254 | 502 |
| Cardiovascular | 60 | 174 |
| Congenital | 63 | 62 |
| Endocrine | 40 | 60 |
| Gastrointestinal | 44 | 113 |
| Infection | 70 | 208 |
| Injury | 58 | 40 |
| Neurology | 88 | 103 |
| Poisoning | 17 | 29 |
| Respiratory | 149 | 93 |
| Other | 88 | 84 |
| Underlying comorbidity | ||
| Any comorbidity | 851 | 142 |
| No comorbidity | 80 | 28 |
| Underlying malignancy | ||
| No malignancy | 584 | 70 |
| Malignancy | 347 | 804 |
| Type of ICU | ||
| General medical-surgical ICUs | 221 | 77 |
| Pediatric-specific ICUs | 710 | 120 |
ICU = intensive care unit; LOS = length of stay