From: Influence of ABO blood group polymorphism on mortality in intensive care unit patients
ABO blood group | A | B | AB | O | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
All patients | n = 4,787 | n = 1,168 | n = 479 | n = 5,119 | Â |
   ICU death (%) | 9.5 | 10.2 | 10.9 | 11.2 | <0.01 |
   SAPS II | 32 ± 16 | 33 ± 17 | 34 ± 18 | 33 ± 17 | NS |
Severe sepsis | n = 265 | n = 73 | n = 34 | n = 318 | Â |
   ICU death (%) | 24.9 | 28.8 | 26.5 | 32.4 | 0.05 |
   SAPS II | 49 ± 18 | 49 ± 18 | 54 ± 19 | 51 ± 18 | NS |