Table 5.
Medical Therapy in ICU During the First 24 h, Classified by Outcome.
| Variable (N, %) | Patients (N = 59) | ICU survivors (N = 44) | ICU non-survivors (N = 15) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasopressor therapy | 40 (68) | 25 (61) | 15 (100) | 0.002 |
| Inotropic therapy | 9 (15) | 5 (11) | 4 (27) | NS |
| Invasive mechanical ventilation | 37 (63) | 23 (52) | 14 (93) | 0.005 |
| Renal replacement therapy | 20 (34) | 9 (20) | 11 (73) | < 0.001 |
| Packed red blood cells | 18 (31) | 11 (25) | 7 (47) | NS |
| Fresh frozen plasma | 21 (36) | 13 (30) | 8 (53) | NS |
| Platelet concentrates | 7 (12) | 4 (9) | 3 (20%) | NS |
| Corticosteroid therapy | 24 (41) | 12 (27) | 12 (80) | < 0.001 |
| Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy | 6 (10) | 5 (11) | 1 (7) | NS |
| Enteral/parenteral nutrition | 22 (37) | 15 (34) | 7 (47) | NS |
Abbreviation: NS, not significant.