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Table 1 Characteristics of patients between SmartCare™ and control groups

From: Spontaneous breathing trial reduces mechanical ventilation weaning when compared with SmartCare™ ventilation

 

SmartCare™

Control

P value*

Idade

60 (46 to 77)

65 (57 to 81)

0.298

Gender, male

23 (65)

16 (45)

0.07

MIP

45 (40 to 53)

40 (36 to 50)

0.272

MEP

40 (30 to 59)

40 (21 to 44)

0.059

VC

1,200 (900 to 1,850)

1,000 (500 to 1,600)

0.834

f/Vt

35 (24 to 55)

40 (26 to 68)

0.414

MV time

4 (2 to 6)

3 (2 to 7)

0.534

Weaning time

110 (80 to 120)

60 (50 to 80)

<0.001

Use of NIV post extubation

18 (51.4)

16 (45.7)

0.811

Reintubation rate

2 (5.7)

2 (5.7)

1.00

  1. Data presented as median (interquartile range) or n (%). f/VT, respiratory rate to tidal volume ratio; MEP, maximum expiratory pressure; MIP, maximum inspiratory pressure; MV, mechanical ventilation; NIV, noninvasive ventilation; VC, vital capacity. *P value significant <0.05.
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