Table 2.
Underlying Conditions in Children Admitted With Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia in the PICU
| Co‐morbid conditions, N = 235 (33% total) | Diagnosis: known prior to PICU admission | Diagnosis: during PICU admission |
|---|---|---|
| Congenital heart disease no Trisomy 21 syndrome | 109 | 28 |
| Congenital heart disease and Trisomy 21 syndrome | 10 | 0 |
| Trisomy 21 syndrome | 25 | 0 |
| Cerebral palsy or other neurodevelopmental condition | 25 | 0 |
| Premature birth (<37 weeks) | 18 | 0 |
| Malnutrition | 15 | 0 |
| Immune deficiency | 5 | 2 |
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