Table 1 Differences in patient background before and after Tele-ICU implementation
Variable | Jul. 2015–Jun. 2016 (n = 893) | Jul. 2018–Jun. 2019 (n = 2896) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
APACHE IV score at ICU admission, median [IQR] | 45 [0, 198] | 48 [6, 211] | 0.003 |
Post elective surgery, n (%) | 363 (40.6) | 1515 (52.7) | < 0.001 |
Intubated, n (%) | 173 (19.4) | 386 (13.3) | < 0.001 |