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Table 2 Results of the general trial

From: A comparison of volume control and pressure-regulated volume control ventilation in acute respiratory failure

 

PRVC (n = 22)

VC (n = 22)

P

Days on ventilator

7.0 (3.8-10.3)

6.2 (3.8-8.5)

ns

Failing

0/22

2/22

ns

Survival

12/22

11/22

ns

  1. Days on ventilator = median (95% confidence limits) number of days spent on mechanical ventilation; Failing = number of patients failing the assigned mode of ventilation; Survival = survival in the two groups.