Table 1 Baseline characteristics.
From: Chloride administration in the intensive care unit, an independent predictor of mortality
| Â | Whole population Mean | Hospital survivors Mean | Non survivors Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 67 ± 12 | 67 ± 13 | 69 ± 12 |
Sex (male) | 64,9% | 65,7% | 62,6% |
APACHE II Score | 24 ± 7 | 22 ± 7 | 28 ± 7 |
Admission type medical | 59% | 53,1% | 74,3% |
Admission type surgical | 41% | 46,9% | 25.7% |
Length of stay at ICU (hours) | 254 | 224 | 329 |
Acute renal failure | 22.9% | 20,4% | 29,3% |
CPR before admission | 12.3% | 9,9% | 18,6% |
Renal replacement therapy during ICU stay | 30.6% | 25,9% | 42,8% |