Table 4.
Comparison of outcomes and mortality/morbidity events
| Outcome/mortality/morbidity event | Group IIT n (%) | Group CIT n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 3 (6) | 28 (56) | 0.02‡ |
| Mortality in APACHE 11 21-25 | 0 (0) | 7(38.89) | 0.33† |
| Mortality in APACHE 11 26-30 | 0 (0) | 10(62.5) | 0.33† |
| Number of days on ventilator* | 4.06±1.76 | 4.9±2.24 | 0.04‡ |
| Need for prolonged ICU care | 1 (2) | 4 (8) | 0.11† |
| Hypoglycemic episodes | 8 (16) | 7 (14) | 0.09† |
| Need for ionotropic support | 13 (26) | 24 (48) | 0.03‡ |
| Need for blood transfusion | 10 (20) | 20 (40) | 0.04‡ |
| Positive cultures n | 20% | 80% | 0.038‡ |
Chi –square test was applied, ‡ =significant; † =non-significant. n(%)= number (percentage) of cases; * =values are expressed as mean± standard deviation, APACHE=Acute physiology and chronic health evaluation, SD= Standard deviation. ICU= Intensive Care Unit