Table 2 Top five causes of admission and their outcomes among pediatric admitted to the PICU during the study period(n = 361)
Causes of Admission | Admission (%) | Death (%) | Case fatality |
|---|---|---|---|
Septic shock | 98(27.15) | 63(17.45) | 64.29% |
Meningitis | 67(18.56) | 41(11.36) | 61.19% |
Cardiovascular disease | 44(12.19) | 24(6.65) | 54.54% |
Post-operative | 34(9.42) | 8(2.22) | 23.52% |
Severe pneumonia | 22(6.09) | 1(0.27) | 4.55% |