Table 1

Outcomes for patients whose care was supported by the AMBER care bundle—discharged or died between 1 August 2011 and 31 July 2012

OutcomesNumber of patientsPer cent (95% CIs)
Died on level 1 ward while receiving care supported by the AMBER care bundle8112.7 (10.3 to 15.5)
Died on level 1 ward while receiving care supported by the Liverpool Care Pathway*19029.8 (26.4 to 33.4)
Died in intensive care unit20.3 (0.1 to 1.1)
Discharged from hospital36557.2 (53.3 to 61.0)
Total638
  • *The Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) was at this time in use to support care of patients in the last hours or days of their lives.