Table 1 Patient characteristics, values given as mean ± SD or no (%)
No. of patients | 40 |
|---|---|
Sex ratio (m/f) | 26/14 |
Age, years | 61 ± 15 |
SAPS II score | 47 ± 9.9 |
Thrombopenia < 50,000/mm3 | 6 (15) |
Immunosuppression | 21 (53) |
Use of vasopressors | 12 (30) |
Antibiotic therapy | 37 (93) |
Antimycotic therapy | 12 (30) |
Antiviral therapy | 5 (13) |
Underlying diagnosis | |
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome | 6 (15) |
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation | 6 (15) |
COPD | 6 (15) |
Thoracic surgery | 4 (10) |
Solid cancer | 4 (10) |
Hematologic malignancy | 3 (8) |
Pulmonary embolism | 2 (5) |
Pulmonary fibrosis | 2 (5) |
Other | 7 (18) |
Indication for bronchoscopy | |
Suspected lower airways infection | 23 (58) |
Suspected retention of secretions | 16 (40) |
Suspected stump insufficiency | 1 (3) |
Ventilator mode at baseline | |
Pressure support (CPAP/ASB) | 30 (75) |
Pressure control (BIPAP) | 10 (25) |