| Continuous | Discontinuous | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age | 63 ± 17 | 66.8 ± 5.6 | 0.64 |
Weight | 63 ± 17 | 73 ± 8.9 | 0.44 |
MODS | 6.62 ± 3.9 | 6.12 ± 1.8 | 0.87 |
APACHE I | 18.8 ± 7.4 | 18.1 ± 6.8 | 0.87 |
Length of stay | 6.1 ± 2.51 | 10.2 ± 5 | 0.95 |
Therapeutic interventions | 13 (6Ë—19) | 7 (4Ë—12) | 0.01* |