Table 1 Results of comparative analysis between patients before and after the cannula team
From: Multidisciplinary care for patients with tracheostomy shortened time to decannulation
| Â | Pre-cannula team (n= 49) | Post-cannula team (n= 27) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 52.2 ± 16.3 | 56.4 ± 16.8 |
APACHE II score | 20.9 ± 5.2 | 21.4 ± 5.7 |
Intubated days before tracheostomy | 12.8 ± 7.9 | 9.9 ± 7.3 |
Length of stay in ICU | 34.1 ± 4.7 | 36.6 ± 28.9 |
Cannulation days | 22 ± 15.4 | 20 ± 0.7 |
Mechanical ventilation after tracheostomy | 9.3 ± 7.4 | 9.1 ± 9 |
Tracheostomy after mechanical ventilation | 18.2 ± 27.7 | 9.8 ± 9.5 |