Table 3 Multivariable analysis to identify factors independently associated with ICU death

Associated with survival

   ICU admission 1996 to 1997

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   ICU admission 1998 to 2000

0.32

0.09 to 1.15

0.08

   ICU admission 2001 to 2003

0.28

0.08 to 0.99

0.004

   ICU admission 2004 to 2005

0.13

0.03 to 0.53

0.005

Associated with death

   Hepatic cirrhosis

3.78

1.21 to 11.84

0.02

   Delayed ICU admission

3.04

1.29 to 7.17

0.01

   ICU admission for coma

2.73

1.16 to 6.46

0.02

   Acute renal failure

4.21

1.63 to 10.92

0.003

   Severe sepsis

3.67

1.53 to 8.80

0.004

Anti-retroviral therapy

1.60

0.60 to 4.29

0.36