The African Critical Illness Outcomes Study (ACIOS): a point prevalence study of critical illness in 22 nations in Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Critical illness represents a major global health-care burden and critical care is an essential component of hospital care. There are few data describing the prevalence, treatment, and outcomes of critically ill patients in African hospitals.

Methods

This was an international, prospective, point prevalence study in acute hospitals across Africa. Investigators examined all inpatients aged 18 years or older, regardless of location, to assess the coprimary outcomes of critical illness and 7-day mortality. Patients were classified as critically ill if at least one vital sign was severely deranged. Data were collected for the available resources at each hospital and care provided to patients.

Findings

We included 19 872 patients from 180 hospitals in 22 African

SUBMITTER: African Critical Illness Outcomes Study (ACIOS) Investigators 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11872788 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature