Table 1 Description of component periods in 6-day analysis period from admission
From: Day-to-day progression of vital-sign circadian rhythms in the intensive care unit
Period | Description |
|---|---|
Period I | The 24 h during which patients were being admitted |
Period II | The 72 h during which all patients were in the ICU |
Period III | The 48 h during which patients began to be discharged or died |