Patient demographics
| Period 1 | Period 2 | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Calculated using the Paediatric Index of Mortality score. | |||
| Numbers in parentheses represent the interquartile range. | |||
| Total number | 143 | 136 | |
| Median patient age (months) | 7.6 (1.4–43) | 18.3 (1.7–60) | 0.14 |
| Median mortality risk (%)* | 10 (5–14) | 5.3 (2.5–11) | 0.02 |
| Number (%) mechanically ventilated | 109 (76%) | 80 (59%) | 0.003 |
| Number (%) requiring inotropic support | 19 (13%) | 19 (14%) | 0.87 |