Table 3

Results of the Cox proportional hazards analysis for in-hospital mortality (n=10 968)

VariablesHR95% CIP value
Group (reference: type 1 ICUs)
 Type 2 ICUs1.121.04 to 1.21<0.01
 HCUs1.171.08 to 1.26<0.001
Age category (reference: 18–59) (years)
 60–691.191.06 to 1.35<0.01
 70–791.311.17 to 1.46<0.001
 80+1.731.55 to 1.93<0.001
Vasopressors1.971.82 to 2.12<0.001
Mechanical ventilation2.121.98 to 2.26<0.001
Renal replacement therapy1.491.40 to 1.59<0.001
Hospital admission (reference: non-emergency)1.801.64 to 1.97<0.001

  • HCU, high care unit; ICU, intensive care unit.