Karakteristik Pasien ICU di Rumah Sakit Prof. Dr. Chairuddin Panusunan Lubis Universitas Sumatera Utara Tahun 2022-2023

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the characteristics of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Prof. Dr. Chairuddin Panusunan Lubis Hospital, Universitas Sumatera Utara, during the period of 2022-2023. The study uses data collected from patient medical records, with a total sample of 229 patients, consisting of 111 male patients and 118 female patients. The majority of patients were over 67 years old, with a total of 80 samples. The most common primary diagnoses among patients were sepsis (35.8%), stroke (16.2%), pneumonia (7.4%), ARDS (1.7%), pulmonary edema (0.4%) and others (22.7%). The most prevalent comorbidities were hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease, accounting for 49 cases (21.4%). The most frequently performed medical intervention was intubation, with 125 procedures (54.6%), while the most commonly prescribed antibiotics were in combination, with 118 prescriptions (51.5%). The ICU mortality rate was recorded at 88.2%. The findings of this study provide a comprehensive overview of ICU patient characteristics, which can serve as a reference for improving healthcare services at the hospital.