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Characteristics of the patients
| Categories | Findings (n = 327) |
|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 60 ± 17 |
| Sex (male, %) | 194 (59.3%) |
| Reasons for ICU admission (n, %) | |
| Respiratory failure | 151 (46.2%) |
| Shock | 84 (25.7%) |
| Shock + Respiratory failure | 17 (5.2%) |
| Cerebral diseases | 36 (11.0%) |
| Renal failure | 10 (3.1%) |
| Others | 28 (8.6%) |
| MV support | 194 (59.3%) |
ICU intensive care unit, MV mechanical ventilation
