Table 2.
Comparison of survivors versus non-survivors
| Parameter | Total (n = 27) | Survivors (n = 22) | Non-survivors (n = 5) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at admission (years) | 55 (24) | 72 (23) | 50 (29) | 0.006 |
| Male gender [n (%)] | 16 (59.3) | 11 (50) | 5 (100) | 0.054 |
| Charlson’s comorbidity index | 3 (3) | 2 (2) | 8 (5.5) | 0.001 |
| Associated tumors [n (%)] | 14 (51.8) | 9 (40.9) | 5 (100) | 0.041 |
| SAPS II | 25 (22) | 20 (18.3) | 48 (30.5) | 0.006 |
| TISS-28 | 28 (6) | 28 (6.5) | 29 (7.5) | 0.8 |
| Noninvasive mechanical ventilation [n (%)] | 6 (22.2) | 2 (9.1) | 4 (80) | 0.004 |
| Invasive mechanical ventilation [n (%)] | 4 (14.8) | 2 (91) | 2 (40) | 0.1 |
| Plasma exchange [n (%)] | 12 (44.4) | 11 (50) | 1 (20) | 0.2 |
| Vasopressor administration [n (%)] | 17 (63) | 15 (68.2) | 2 (40) | 0.2 |
| Length of ICU stay (days) | 5 (29) | 5 (18.5) | 15 (46) | 0.04 |
All data are given as median values with interquartile range in parentheses, unless otherwise specified
CCI Charlson’s comorbidity index, SAPS simplified acute physiology score, TISS therapeutic intervention scoring system, ICU intensive care unit