Table 3

Meta-regression analysis for each outcome

OutcomeIntercept*Slope*
Mortality within 90 days−0.42 (0.19)0.01 (0.004)
ICU mortality0.31 (0.35)−0.004 (0.01)
Hospital mortality0.31 (0.34)−0.01 (0.01)
Length of ICU stay−2.89 (1.90)0.03 (0.04)
Length of hospital stay−1.74 (4.13)0.034 (0.08)
  • *Presented as point estimate of coefficient and SE.

  • ICU, intensive care unit.