Table 3 Mean settings by age: severe group
From: BiPAP for treating moderate and severe asthma exacerbations in a PED
Age (years) | IPAP | EPAP |
|---|---|---|
<3 (n = 21) | 12.7 ± SD 2.0 | 6.8 ± SD 1.3 |
3 to 4 (n = 50) | 13.3 ± SD 2.8 | 6.8 ± SD 1.4 |
5 to 6 (n = 26) | 13.9 ± SD 2.2 | 7.3 ± SD 1.3 |
7 to 8 (n = 29) | 15.0 ± SD 2.4 | 7.7 ± SD 1.5 |
9 to 10 (n = 26) | 15.7 ± SD 3.5 | 8.0 ± SD 1.8 |
11 to 12 (n = 22) | 14.5 ± SD 3.2 | 7.6 ± SD 1.6 |
13 to 14 (n = 9) | 15.3 ± SD 3.2 | 8.0 ± SD 1.7 |
15 to 17 (n = 14) | 17.5 ± SD 3.0 | 9.5 ± SD 1.8 |