Table 1 Baseline characteristics of PICU
Median age in years (range) | 2.9 (0.25–17) |
Males (%) | 64 |
Females (%) | 36 |
Diagnosis at PICU admission (%) | |
Respiratory system (RS) | 42 |
Cardiovascular system (CVS) | 9 |
Renal system (ReS) | 3 |
Central nervous system (CNS) | 10 |
Miscellaneous (M) | 36 |
Total | 100 |
Indication for mechanical ventilation (%) | |
Respiratory failure | 56 |
Shock | 6 |
Low GCS | 3 |
Respiratory failure with shock | 35 |
Total | 100 |