Table 1 Selected patient parameters (N = 50 subjects)
From: Simple, accurate calculation of mechanical power in pressure controlled ventilation (PCV)
Patient characteristics | Mean value (interquartile range) |
|---|---|
Age (years) | 59.4 (24.0–84.0) |
Sex male | 28 (56%) |
BMI (kg/m2) | 32.8 (16.5–66) |
IBW (kg) | 63.3 (43.1–80.0) |
Total vent days | 16.4 (2.0–61.0) |
P/F ratio | 210.6 (81.0–680.0) |
COPD | 7 (14%) |
Diabetes | 19 (38%) |
Cancer | 8 (16%) |
COVID-19 | 17 (34%) |
ARDS | 27 (59%) |
Pneumonia | 26 (52%) |
Shock | 27 (54%) |
Paralytic use | 1 (2%) |
Patient spontaneously breathing | 21 (42%) |