Parameters | All patients (n = 23) | Unstable group (n = 11) | Stable group (n = 12) | p (unstable vs stable group) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 55 (49-61) | 53 (49-60) | 56 (49-61) | 0.90 |
SAPS II | 61 (49-75) | 58 (46-61) | 71 (53-79) | 0.13 |
Duration of mechanical ventilation (days) | 12 (7-15) | 12.0 (6.5-21.8) | 12.5 (9.5-15.0) | 0.74 |
PaO2/FiO2 | 210 (150-293) | 242 (154-375) | 175 (150-266) | 0.48 |
FiO2 (%) | 50 (40-60) | 45 (36-59) | 50 (40-70) | 0.54 |
PaCO2 (mmHg) | 39 (37-45) | 40 (37-44) | 38 (36-46) | 0.76 |
SOFA score | 9.0 (6.3-11.8) | 7.0 (5.3-10.0) | 10.5 (7.5-14.5) | 0.04 |
Vasoactive drugs dosage (μg.kg-1.min-1) | 0.25 (0.00-0.35) | 0.13 (0.00-0.25) | 0.32 (0.22-0.78) | 0.03 |