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Table 3 Characteristics of patients on arrival

From: Quality of interhospital transport of critically ill patients: a prospective audit

Characteristic

Value

Age (years)

54.7 ± 1.7

Sex (female/male)

49/51

Mechanically ventilated

65

Oxygen

 

   Mask

14

   Nasal

21

Central venous line

47

Intra-arterial catheter

72

Peripheral venous line

96

Vasopressor/inotropic drugs

38

APACHE II score

12.6 ± 0.7

  1. Data are expressed as a percentage (%) or as mean ± standard deviation. APACHE, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation.
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