Evaluation of risk factors for mortality in intensive care units: A prospective study from a referral hospital in Turkey

Colpan A., Akinci E., Erbay A., Balaban N., Bodur H.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL, vol.33, no.1, pp.42-47, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ajic.2004.09.005
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.42-47
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: The aim of the clinical practice is to decrease the mortality rate in intensive care units. Determination of the risk factors for mortality may provide useful guidance for intensive care patients. This study sought to find mortality-related risk factors in intensive care units.