Table 2 Causes of admission to the intensive care unit in critically ill patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Cause of admission | Total | Noninfectious | Infectious |
|---|---|---|---|
Cardiogenic | 11 (18.3) | Â | Â |
   Cardiogenic shock |  | 4 (6.6) |  |
   Ventricular arrhythmia |  | 2 (3.3) |  |
   Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema |  | 2 (3.3) |  |
Pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade | Â | 3 (5.0) | Â |
Lung injury/respiratory failure | 25 (41.6) | Â | Â |
   Pneumonia with ARDS (including one pulmonary tuberculosis) |  |  | 14 (23.3) |
Noncardiogenic pulmonary oedema | Â | 7 (11.6) | Â |
   Interstitial pneumonitis |  | 1 (1.6) |  |
   Pulmonary embolism |  | 1 (1.6) |  |
   Haemothorax |  | 1 (1.6) |  |
   Upper airway obstruction |  | 1 (1.6) |  |
Sepsis without pulmonary infection | 13 (21.7) | Â | Â |
   Unknown origin of infection |  |  | 9 (15.0) |
   Infective endocarditis |  |  | 1 (1.6) |
   Peritonitis |  |  | 1 (1.6) |
   Cellulitis |  |  | 1 (1.6) |
   Meningoencephalitis (tuberculous) |  |  | 1 (1.6) |
Neurological disorder | 11 (18.3) | Â | Â |
   Status epilepticus |  |  | 7 (11.6) |
Intracranial haemorrhage on admission | Â | Â | 3 (5.0) |
   Ischaemic stroke |  |  | 1 (1.6) |