Patient characteristics.

Abstract

<p>Values are expressed as mean (standard deviation), unless otherwise stated.</p><p>SD: Standard deviation; COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ICU: Intensive care unit; ImCU: Intermediate care unit; BP: Blood pressure; C-RP: C-reactive protein</p><p>*Immunosuppression as described in SAPS 3: Use of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunosuppressive drugs or corticosteroids in the last 6 months</p><p>Patient characteristics.</p