Table 1.
Chi-square test of association for the factors and observation of delirium
| Characteristics | n (%) | Delirium observed n | Delirium not observed n | χ2, (P) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 264 (77.2) | 46 | 218 | 0.024 |
| Female | 78 (22.8) | 13 | 65 | (P=0.876) |
| Sedation | ||||
| Receiving Sedation | 75 (21.9) | 25 | 50 | 17.40 |
| Not Receiving Sedation | 267 (78.1) | 34 | 233 | (P˂0.001) |
| Mode of Sedation Administration (only for sedated patients) | ||||
| Infusion | 60 (80.0) | 19 | 41 | 20.09 |
| Intermittent | 5 (6.67) | 3 | 2 | (P˂0.001) |
| Mixed | 10 (13.33) | 3 | 7 | |
| Ventilated | ||||
| Yes | 119 (34.8) | 33 | 86 | 14.04 |
| No | 223 (65.2) | 26 | 197 | (P˂0.001) |
| Mechanical Ventilator (MV) Resistance | ||||
| Yes | 11 (3.2) | 6 | 5 | 20.14 |
| No | 108 (31.6) | 27 | 81 | (P˂0.001) |
| Not connected to MV | 223 (65.2) | 26 | 197 | |
| Discharge Outcome | ||||
| Alive | 317 (92.7) | 52 | 265 | 2.18 |
| Dead | 25 (7.3) | 7 | 28 | (P=0.140) |
*Statistically significant at 5% level