Table 2 Significant comparison between well-nourished and malnourished critically ill patients
Group A N = 22 | Group B N = 22 | Test | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Weight (Kg) | 18.8 (4.0–71.0) | 7.0 (1.9–54.0) | -2.690 | 0.007 |
Wt SD | 1.65 (0.91–21.18) | -2.73 (-8.67–1.24) | -5.540 | 0.000 |
Duration of PICU stay | 11.57 ± 4.5 | 18.68 ± 6.5 | 0.215 | 0.027 |
Need for mechanical ventilation | 5 (22.7%) | 13 (59%) | 0.324 | 0.004 |