Key result
ICU acuity was not associated with hospital mortality in low-risk patients (OR 1.095; 95% CI 0.942-1.274).
Why the study?
Studies assessing whether low-risk patient outcomes are affected by overall ICU acuity are very scarce, and underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood.
Does ICU acuity affect hospital mortality in low-risk patients admitted to the ICU?
Cohort (n=69,675)
Yes
Does ICU acuity affect hospital mortality in low-risk patients admitted to the ICU?
Odds Ratio: 1.095 (95% CI 0.942–1.274)
ICU acuity does not impact outcomes for low-risk ICU patients, whereas organizational factors like dedicated pharmacists and clinical protocols significantly reduce hospital mortality.
No association of ICU acuity with low-risk outcomes cautions against acuity-based triage; leaves open whether staffing and protocols improve efficiency.
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Kurtz et al. (2025) conducted a cohort in Low-risk patients admitted to ICUs (n=69,675). ICU acuity was evaluated on hospital mortality (OR 1.095, 95% CI 0.942-1.274). ICU acuity was not associated with hospital mortality in low-risk patients (OR 1.095; 95% CI 0.942-1.274).
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