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Description of component periods in 6-day analysis period from admission
| Period | Description |
|---|---|
| Period I | The 24 h during which patients were being admitted |
| Period II | The 72 h during which all patients were in the ICU |
| Period III | The 48 h during which patients began to be discharged or died |
