Table 3.
Distribution of Septic Shock and Organ Dysfunctions at Admission, Classified by Outcome.
| Variable (N, %) | Patients (N = 59) | ICU survivors (N = 44) | ICU non-survivors (N = 15) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septic shock | 41 (69) | 26 (59) | 15 (100) | 0.003 |
| Circulatory dysfunction | 42 (71) | 27 (61) | 15 (100) | 0.004 |
| Renal dysfunction | 38 (64) | 26 (59) | 12 (80) | 0.002 |
| Haematological dysfunction | 29 (49) | 21 (48) | 8 (53) | NS |
| Liver dysfunction | 16 (27) | 6 (14) | 10 (67) | < 0.001 |
| Neurological dysfunction | 8 (14) | 5 (11) | 3 (20) | NS |
| Pulmonary dysfunction | 7 (12) | 4 (9) | 3 (20) | NS |
Abbreviation: NS, not significant.