Table 1 Study characteristics.
From: Noninvasive ventilation as a weaning-facilitating strategy
NIV after extubation strategy (n: 26) | Extubation without NIV (n: 18) | |
|---|---|---|
Age | 68 | 66 |
Apache II at admission | 22.3 | 21.1 |
24 h fluid balance | -1126 | -1979 |
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (%) | 7.7% | 11.1% |
ARDS (%) | 11.5% | 5.6% |
Tracheotomy (%) | 0% | 11.1% |
ICU lenght of stay | 10.4 | 9.6 |
Reintubation rate (%) | 7.7% | 33.3% |
Mortality (%) | 3.8% | 11.1% |