Table 2.
Distribution of Common Specific Admission Diagnosis Among Patients Admitted to MICU of UoGCSH (September 2015 to April 2019).
| Specific diagnosis | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Myocardial infarction(MI) | 96 | 19 |
| Congestive Heart failure (CHF) | 56 | 11.1 |
| Acute respiratory disease syndrome (ARDS) | 45 | 8.9 |
| Septic shock | 37 | 7.3 |
| Diabetic keto Acidosis(DKA) | 28 | 5.6 |
| Stroke | 25 | 5 |
| Human immuno deficiency virus (HIV) infection | 25 | 5 |
| Pneumonia | 25 | 5 |
| Cardiogenic shock | 20 | 4 |
| Pulmonary thrombo embolism (PTE) | 19 | 3.7 |
| Total | 376 | 74.6 |