Demographics and outcome of ICU patients before and after interventions
| ICU admissions | 15 June 2010–14 June 2011 (before interventions) | 15 June 2011–15 June 2012 (after interventions) |
|---|---|---|
| N | 738 | 754 |
| Age (mean±SD) | 58±16 | 59±17 |
| Sex (% male) | 62 | 64 |
| APACHE II score (mean±SD) | 22±9 | 21±8 |
| ICU mortality (%) | 20 | 19 |
| Hospital mortality (%) | 31 | 26 |
| ICU length of stay | ||
| (median days (IQR)) | 6 (2, 12) | 5 (2, 11) |
| Mechanical ventilation days/patient (median (IQR)) | 1.3 (0, 4.3) | 1.4 (0, 4.1) |
APACHE, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation; ICU, intensive care unit.