From: Effect of induction agent on vasopressor and steroid use, and outcome in patients with septic shock
Male/female | 90:69 |
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Age in years (standard deviation) | 65 (14) |
APACHE II score (range) | 27 (11–53) |
Predicted mortality (range) | 67% (11%–99%) |
Intensive care unit mortality | 60% |
Hospital mortality | 65% |
Intensive care unit length of stay in days (range) | 5.2 (0.1–65) |
Percentage given steroids | 55% |
Source of sepsis, number (percentage) | Â |
   Pulmonary | 51 (32%) |
   Gastrointestinal | 63 (40%) |
   Renal | 5 (3%) |
   Unspecified | 40 (25%) |
Medical/surgical patients | 86:73 |