Table 1.
ALTOS and ICAP Patient Cohorts
| Characteristic | ALTOS (n = 686) | ICAP (n = 137) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 51 (41-59) | 47 (40-57) |
| Female sex | 356 (52) | 63 (46) |
| Race | ||
| White | 555 (81) | 80 (58) |
| Black | 99 (14) | 54 (39) |
| Other | 14 (2) | 2 (2) |
| Missing | 18 (3) | 1 (1) |
| Years of educationa | 13 (12-14) | 12 (11-14) |
| Median income of zip code (USD) | $47,300 ($37,900-$62,000) | $46,230 ($39,724-$65,744) |
| Charlson Comorbidity Indexb | 1 (0-1) | 1 (0-3) |
| Functional Comorbidity Indexb | 2 (1-3) | 1 (1-2) |
| Past medical history of depressionb | 67 (28)b | 27 (20) |
| APACHE IIc | 25 (20-32) | 23 (18-28) |
| LOS, d | ||
| Hospitald | 17 (12-26) | 23 (15-34) |
| ICUe | 10 (7-16) | 14 (8-21) |
| Retrospective perception of health before ARDSf | 80 (60-90) | 75 (50-90) |
Data are presented as No. (%) or median (interquartile range). Percentages do not total 100% because of rounding. ALTOS = ARDSNET Long Term Outcomes Study; APACHE = Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation; ICAP = Improving Care of Acute Lung Injury Patients study; LOS = length of stay; USD = US dollars.
a
Available for 307 ALTOS survivors and 130 ICAP survivors.
b
Available for all ICAP survivors and 236 ALTOS survivors from five of 11 study sites.
c
Missing for 20 ALTOS survivors.
d
Missing for five ALTOS survivors.
e
Missing for four ALTOS survivors.
f
Available for 109 ICAP survivors and 236 ALTOS survivors from five of 11 study sites.