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% |