Demographics of the 46 patients included in the study
| N=46 | |
|---|---|
| Age mean (SD) | 49 (19) |
| Female n (%) | 19 (41) |
| Ethnicity n (%) | |
| White | 43 (93) |
| Asian | 2 (4) |
| Not recorded | 1 (2) |
| Reason for ICU admission n (%) | |
| Acute brain injury | 41 (89) |
| Gastrointestinal bleeding | 2 (4) |
| Pancreatitis | 1 (2) |
| Postpacing wire insertion | 1 (2) |
| Unexplained anaemia/acidosis | 1 (2) |
| Comorbidities* | |
| None | 28 (61) |
| Cardiovascular | 12 (26) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 5 (11) |
| Respiratory | 5 (11) |
| Cerebrovascular | 2 (4) |
| Renal disease | 1 (2) |
*Six patients had more than one comorbidity.
ICU, intensive care unit.