Table 1 Demographic data and baseline characteristics. Data are presented as mean (standard deviation), median (quartiles), and frequency (%)
From: Thoracic fluid content: a novel parameter for predicting failed weaning from mechanical ventilation
Failed weaning (n = 23) | Successful weaning (n = 41) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 54.4 (20.2) | 43.9 (15.6) | 0.057 |
Male gender (%) | 19 (83%) | 21 (51%) | 0.012* |
APACHE II | 18 (12, 23) | 19 (15, 22) | 0.17 |
Duration of mechanical ventilation before SBT (days) | 3 (2, 6) | 3 (2, 4) | 0.17 |
Number of previous SBT | 1 (1, 2) | 1 (0, 1) | 0.32 |
Pre-SBT day balance (mL) | 215 (1102) | 20 (929) | 0.899 |
SBT day balance (mL) | − 262 (713) | − 234 (782) | 0.481 |
Blood hemoglobin (g dL−1) | 10(1.5) | 10.6(2.2) | 0.046* |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (%) | 5 (22%) | 1 (2%) | 0.02* |
Abdominal surgery (%) | 10 (44%) | 20 (49%) | 0.44 |