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Table 3 Propensity-weighted outcomes for timing of tracheostomy

From: Early versus late tracheostomy after decompressive craniectomy for stroke

 

Early

Late

p value

Mortality

33.3%

6.1%

0.006

VAP

40.0%

36.4%

0.614

Duration of ventilation, mean days (SD)

7.3 (7.2)

15.2 (6.6)

< 0.001

ICU stay, mean days (SD)

20.1 (10.6)

31.5 (28.1)

0.073

Hospital stay, mean days (SD)

28.5 (12.5)

44.4 (33.7)

0.014

Discharge location

 Home/rehabilitation

40.0%

29.0%

0.192

 Skilled nursing facility/LTAC

60.0%

71.0%