Table 3 Descriptive statistic concerning the structure of answering clinics
Factor | Structure and orientation of ICU | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Administrative affiliation of the ICU (n = 127) | P PS A P + PS collective A + PS collective | 91 6 1 1 1 |
Medical focus of the ICU (n = 115) | NICU rather than PICU PICU rather than NICU Exclusive NICU Exclusive PICU No answer | 63 11 19 1 6 |
Age distribution of treated patients (n = 112) | Neonatologic Pediatric | 70 30 |
Level of medical care at participating NICUs (n = 113) | High level Intermediate level Low level No answer | 61 18 15 6 |
Size of ICU/Number of cases in 2009 (n = 112) | < 351 patients/year 351 to 700 patients/year > 700 patients/year | 30 41 29 |
Part of university hospitals (n = 118) | Â | 27 |