Table 4 Basic characteristics for the OLVG
From: Off hour admission to an intensivist-led ICU is not associated with increased mortality
Day time | Off hours | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 1258 | 842 | |
Male (%) | 776(61.7) | 495(61.7) | ns |
Mean age, years (SD) | 63.9(15.7) | 61.8(17.7) | 0.005 |
Mean APACHE II score (SD) | 22.5 (8.7) | 21.6 (9.1) | 0.018 |
Mean SAPS II score (SD) | 47.6(18.5) | 46.5(18.1) | ns |
Mean APACHE II score expected mortality | 42.9% | 41.4% | ns |
Mean SAPS II score expected mortality | 41.9% | 40.0% | ns |
Median ICU LOS (IQR) | 2.3 (1 to 5) | 1.8(0.7 to 4.3) | <0.001 |
Median hospital LOS (IQR) | 11 (5 to 21) | 10 (5 to 20) | ns |
Hospital mortality | 324(25.8%) | 214(25.4%) | ns |