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Table 3 Duration of exposure parameters (AUC) during mechanical ventilation from baseline through day 28 or discharge

From: Association between inhaled nitric oxide treatment and long-term pulmonary function in survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome

AUC Parameter

Placebo

(N = 41)

Inhaled NO

(N = 51)

P Value

Inhaled NO (ppm days)a

0

114 ± 102

NA

FiO2 (% days)

7.6 ± 4.7

6.3 ± 4.5

0.151

PEEP (mmHg days)

113.4 ± 81.1

96.3 ± 75.9

0.261

  1. aValues are mean ± SD unless otherwise indicated. AUC, area under the curve; FiO2, fraction of inspired oxygen; N, number; NO, nitric oxide; PaO2, partial pressure of arterial oxygen; PEEP, positive-end expiratory pressure.
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