Characteristics of survivors and non-survivors among patients with ARDS
| Covariables | Non-survivors (n = 168) | Survivors (n = 226) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 67.98 (14.75) | 53.88 (18.62) | <0.01 |
| Female, n (%) | 72 (42) | 92 (41) | 0.67 |
| Mean (SD) APACHE III score | 89.60 (22.28) | 68.95 (21.15) | <0.01 |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 31 (18) | 38 (17) | 0.70 |
| Chronic liver disease, n (%) | 8 (10) | 6 (3) | <0.01 |
| History of steroid use, n (%) | 27 (16) | 19 (8) | 0.02 |
| Bilirubin >2.0 mg/l, n (%) | 41 (27) | 27 (14) | <0.01 |
| Creatinine >2.0 mg/l, n (%) | 63 (38) | 54 (24) | 0.10 |
| Haematological failure(⩽80 000 platelets/mm3), n (%) | 48 (29) | 35 (16) | <0.01 |