Table 2 Description of Deceased Infants and Children
NICU (n = 19) | PICU (n = 13) | |
|---|---|---|
Age group [n (%)] | ||
Infants | 18 (95%) | 4 (31%) |
Preschool | 1 (5%) | 8 (61%) |
School age | 0 (0%) | 1 (8%) |
Sex [n (%)] | ||
Female | 6 (32%) | 5 (38%) |
Male | 13 (68%) | 8 (62%) |
Mode of death [n (%)] | ||
Life support withdrawn | 4 (21%) | 5 (38%) |
Treatment limited | 7 (37%) | 4 (31%) |
Brain death | 0 (0%) | 3 (23%) |
Failed CPR | 8 (42%) | 1 (8%) |
Cause of Death [n (%)] | ||
Prematurity | 7 (37%) | 0 (0%) |
Congenital anomalies/Genetic disorders | 6 (32%) | 4 (31%) |
Respiratory condition | 4 (21%) | 0 (0%) |
Infection | 2 (10%) | 2 (15%) |
Neurologic condition | 0 (0%) | 3 (23%) |
Accidents | 0 (0%) | 2 (15%) |
Cancer | 0 (0%) | 1 (8%) |
Surgical complications | 0 (0%) | 1 (8%) |