Table 2 Comparison of other characteristics and post-intubation variables between survivors and non-survivors at 28 days
Characteristics | Survivor(n = 238) | Non-survivor(n = 106) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
APACHE II, mean ± SD | 21.0 ± 7.1 | 29.2 ± 8.8 | < 0.001 |
ICU admission, n (%) | 99 (41.6) | 40 (38.1) | 0.543 |
The occurrence of hypotensive episodes within 48 h after intubation, n (%) | 143 (60.1) | 90 (84.9) | < 0.001 |
Time from intubation to hypotension (hr), mean ± SD | 6.23 ± 9.43 | 5.77 ± 7.90 | 0.696 |
The requirement of vasopressors and hydrocortisone within 48 h after intubation, n (%) | 41 (17.2) | 45 (42.5) | < 0.001 |
Norepinephrine dosage at the time of hydrocortisone infusion (mcg/kg/min), mean ± SD | 0.11 ± 0.07 | 0.17 ± 0.12 | 0.008 |