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This study aims to identify key factors influencing mortality in non-ventilated ICU patients in Nepal.

April 12, 2026Wellcome Open ResearchOpen Access

Determinants of mortality of non-ventilated patients admitted to ICU at selective hospitals of Nepal: A Secondary data analysis

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This study aims to identify key factors influencing mortality in non-ventilated ICU patients in Nepal.
Utilized secondary data from the Nepal Intensive Care Research Foundation.
Conducted a retrospective observational analysis of 13,093 patients.
Employed statistical tests including Mann-Whitney U, chi-squared, and logistic regression.
The overall ICU mortality rate was 11.1%, with 1,455 deaths.
Deceased patients were significantly older, with a mean age of 61.45 years.
Identified independent predictors of mortality include antibiotic use, cardiovascular support, and unplanned admissions.

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Retrospective analysis identifies mortality predictors in non-ventilated ICU patients, suggesting improved care strategies.

Shrestha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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