Table 2.
Outcomes comparing patients with and without ARDS among patients with non-pulmonary sepsis
| Variable | ARDS (n = 85) | No ARDS (n = 509) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-hospital mortality | 23 (29.9) | 84 (16.5) | 0.007 | |
| with septic shock (n = 404) | 20 (32.8) | 60 (17.9) | 0.01 | |
| Without septic shock (n = 190) | 3 (18.8) | 24 (13.9) | 0.71 | |
|
Survivor dispositions (n = 479) |
Home | 10 (18.5) | 157 (36.9) | 0.006 |
| Transfer | 44 (81.5) | 268 (63.1) | ||
| ICU-free days | 14 (3.75–19.25) | 19 (10–24) | < 0.001 | |
| Ventilator-free days | 15 (0–21) | 22 (8.75–28) | < 0.001 | |
| Length of hospital stay | 25 (11–61) | 26 (15–51) | 0.35 |
Reported counts (proportions) for categorical variables and median (interquartile range) for continuous variables
ARDS acute respiratory distress syndrome, ICU intensive care unit
Missing data (due to missing data of each outcome measures): in-hospital mortality = 8; survivor dispositions = 0; ICU-free days = 89; ventilator-free days = 9; length of hospital stay = 8