Classification of incidence of adverse drug events (ADEs) by type of service
| Unit | ADEs | Patient-days, n | ADE crude rate per 1000 patient-days (95% CI) | Admissions, n | ADE incidence per 100 admissions (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical | 66 | 10 767 | 6.1 (4.7 to 7.7) | 1352 | 4.8 (3.8 to 6.1) |
| Surgical | 29 | 9310 | 3.1 (2.1 to 4.4) | 1771 | 1.6 (1.1 to 2.3) |
| ICU | 150 | 10 919 | 13.7 (11.6 to 16.1) | 862 | 17.4 (14.7 to 20.3) |
ICU, intensive care unit.