Table 1 Study characteristics
From: Implementation of a protocol for predicting successful extubation in critically ill patients
Protocol (n: 54) | Physician criteria (n:37) | |
|---|---|---|
Age | 63 | 58 |
APACHE II at admission | 20 | 19 |
24 h fluid balance (accumulated) | -1155 ml(184) | -1502 ml (-336) |
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (%) | 5.6% | 10% |
ARDS (%) | 7.4% | 16% |
Tracheotomy (%) | 3.7% | 5.4% |
ICU lenght of stay | 10.17 | 14.14 |
Reintubation (%) | 5.6% | 35.1% |
Mortality (%) | 3.7% | 5.4% |