- Modes and causes of mortalities (N=101).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Mode of death | |
| F-CPR | 51 (50.5) |
| WLST | 43 (42.6) |
| Brain death | 7 (6.9) |
| DNR order | 50 (49.5) |
| Cause of death | |
| Shock - septic | 31 (30.7) |
| Lower respiratory infection | 19 (18.8) |
| Cardiac diseases | 12 (11.9) |
| Respiratory failure due to CNS disease | 12 (11.9) |
| Tumors | 7 (6.9) |
| Pulmonary hemorrhage | 6 (5.9) |
| Other* | 14 (13.9) |
| Presented with infection upon admission | 63 (62.4) |
| Type of infection identified across admission** | |
| Bacterial | 43 (68.3) |
| Viral | 14 (22.2) |
| Fungal | 10 (15.9) |
| Undetermined# | 4 (6.3) |
| Site of sample | |
| Blood | 43 (36.7) |
| Respiratory | 33 (28.2) |
| Urine | 20 (17.1) |
| CSF | 9 (7.7) |
| Other sites@ | 12 (10.3) |
F-CPR: failed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, WLST: withholding life-sustaining treatment, DNR: do not resuscitate, CNS: central nervous system, CSF: cerebrospinal fluid, * others include: renal failure, liver failure, primary immunodeficiency, trauma, massive stroke, CNS infections, and intracranial hemorrhage. ** Eight patients had mixed infections. # Clinically suspected infection but no positive cultures. @ Include skin, peritoneal and body fluid