Table 3. Comparison between active and nonactive cancer patients.
| Characteristics | Nonactive cancer (n = 46) | Active cancer (n = 11) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | Age | 58.7 ± 14.6 | 60.7 ± 9.3 | 0.65 |
| Males | 91 (45.5) | 6 (54.5) | 0.75 | |
| BMI | 33.8 ± 8.7 | 28.6 ± 7.8 | 0.05 | |
| Comorbidities | Diabetes | 84 (41.4) | 1 (9.1) | 0.05 |
| Obesity | 125 (63.8) | 4 (36.4) | 0.10 | |
| HTN | 152 (74.9) | 9 (81.8) | 0.60 | |
| CAD | 22 (10.8) | 1 (9.1) | 0.85 | |
| CKD | 27 (13.3) | 2 (18.2) | 0.64 | |
| CURB-65 | 1.59 ± 0.8 | 1.27 ± 0.9 | 0.22 | |
| qSOFA | 0.77 ± 0.68 | 0.36 ± 0.50 | 0.05 | |
| Number of comorbidities | 1.12 ± 1.27 | 0.73 ± 0.6 | 0.30 | |
| ABG | P/F ratio | 208.4 ± 103 | 261.8 ± 162.8 | 0.27 |
| Laboratory testing | CRP | 33.0 ± 50.5 | 12.2 ± 15.3 | 0.36 |
| Ferritin | 675.4 ± 689 | 665.8 ± 628 | 0.98 | |
| Procalcitonin | 19.5 ± 86.5 | 0.09 ± 0.02 | 0.70 | |
| NLR | 8.13 ± 22.3 | 7.85 ± 7.63 | 0.96 | |
| Procedures | Require O2 therapy | 100 (54.1) | 6 (54.5) | 0.97 |
| Require intubation | 40 (21.6) | 4 (36.4) | 0.27 | |
| Mechanical ventilation | 56 (30.4) | 3 (27.3) | 0.82 | |
| Extubation | 16 (11.9) | 3 (27.3) | 0.15 | |
| Unplanned reintubation | 6 (4.4) | 0 (0.0) | 0.82 | |
| ICU admission | Floor | 116 (66.7) | 6 (54.5) | 0.51 |
| ICU | 58 (33.3) | 5 (45.5) | ||
| Complications | Positive | 139 (79.9) | 7 (63.6) | 0.24 |
| ARDS | 40 (23.0) | 4 (36.4) | 0.29 | |
| AKI | 50 (28.7) | 2 (18.2) | 0.73 | |
| Sepsis/septic shock | 28 (16.1) | 1 (9.1) | 0.53 | |
| Mortality | Positive | 33 (16.3) | 3 (27.3) | 0.40 |
| Death location | Floor | 8 (24.2) | 1 (33.3) | 0.72 |
| ICU | 25 (75.8) | 2 (66.7) | ||
| LOS | Total LOS | 9.49 ± 6.39 | 24.9 ± 17.1 | <0.001 |
| ICU LOS | 2.41 ± 4.3 | 0.82 ± 1.94 | 0.22 | |
| Ventilation | 1.67 ± 3.4 | 0.82 ± 1.94 | 0.41 | |
Data are presented as number (percentage) or mean ± SD. Fisher's exact or chi-square and Mann-Whitney or Student's t-tests were used, blood urea nitrogen level >19 mg/dl (>7 mmol/l), respiratory rate ≥30, blood pressure (systolic <90 mm Hg or diastolic ≤60 mm Hg) and age ≥65 years.
ABG: Arterial blood gases; AKI: Acute kidney injury; ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; CKD: Chronic kidney disease; COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CRP: C-reactive protein; CURB-65: Confusion status; CVD: Cerebrovascular disease; ICU: Intensive care unit; LOS: length of stay; NLR: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio; P/F ratio: PaO2/FiO2 ratio of arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2 in mmHg) to fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2 expressed as a fraction); qSOFA: Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment; SD: Standard deviation.