Table 3 Life support modalities withheld or withdrawn for patients who died in ED
Modalities* | WH | WD |
|---|---|---|
Endotracheal intubation | 0 | 0 |
Mechanical ventilation | 29(16.4) | 1(0.6) |
Antimicrobial therapy | 4(2.3) | 8(4.5) |
Intravenous fluid expansion | 1(0.6) | 0 |
Transfusion of blood products | 4(2.3) | 3(1.7) |
Vasopressor and inotrops infusion | 15(8.5) | 13(7.3) |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 2(4.6) | 0 |
Renal replacement therapy | 3(1.7) | 1(0.6) |
Nutrition (enteral or parenteral) | 0 | 1(0.6) |
Surgery | 14(8.4) | 0 |