Table 1 Summary demographics of the 44 study patients with severe sepsis
Severe sepsis (n = 44) | |
|---|---|
Male sex, n (%) | 29 (66%) |
Age, years | 63 (56–71) |
Surgical admission, n (%) | 25 (57%) |
Septic shock, n (%) | 40 (91%) |
APACHE II score on admission, points | 26 (22–31) |
SOFA score on admission, points | 8 (6–12) |
Length of stay in the ICU, days | 7 (4–12) |
30-day mortality, n (%) | 11 (25%) |