Table 2 Basic characteristics for the RDGG
From: Off hour admission to an intensivist-led ICU is not associated with increased mortality
Day time | Off hours | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 2028 | 576 | |
Male (%) | 1119 (55.2) | 328 (56.9) | ns |
Mean age, years (SD) | 66.6 (15.3) | 64.5(18.7) | 0.014 |
Mean APACHE II score (SD) | 13.3 (7.4) | 14.8 (8.2) | <0.001 |
Mean SAPS II score (SD) | 29.7 (15.9) | 35.6(16.6) | <0.001 |
Mean APACHE II score expected mortality | 17.9% | 24.2% | <0.001 |
Mean SAPS II score expected mortality | 16.7% | 24.0% | <0.001 |
Median ICU LOS (IQR) | 2 (2 to 4) | 3 (2 to 5) | <0.001 |
Median Hospital LOS (IQR) | 11 (8 to 19) | 10 (5 to 18) | 0.001 |
Hospital mortality | 263(13.0%) | 111(19.3%) | <0.001 |