Table 2 Hospitalization-related characteristics of trauma patients admitted to the ICU in comprehensive specialized hospitals of Northwest Ethiopia, 2022

Mode of arrival

Walking

30(7.7%)

6(20.0%)

24(80.0%)

With support/carried

72(18.4%)

22(30.6%)

50(69.4%)

Private car/taxi

178(45.4%)

91(51.1%)

87(48.9%)

Ambulance

112(28.5%)

46(41.1%)

66(58.9%)

Source of referral

Self

119(30.3%)

46(38.7%)

73(61.3%)

Health center

86(22.0%)

32(37.2%)

54(62.8%)

Hospital

161(41.1%)

78(48.4%)

83(51.6%)

Private clinic

26(6.6%)

9(34.6%)

17(65.4%)

Pre-hospital care

Yes

114(29.1%)

51(44.7%)

63(55.3%)

No

278(70.9%)

114(41.0%)

164(59%)

Reason for ICU admission

Respiratory problems

218(55.7%)

72(33.0%)

146(67%)

Septic shock

126(32.1%)

57(45.2%)

69(54.8%)

Respiratory problem and septic shock

35(8.9%)

33(94.3%)

2(6.3%)

Others*

13(3.3%)

3(23.1%)

10(76.9%)