From: Diaphragm weakness in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients
Non-infected (n= 16) | Infected (n= 41) | |
---|---|---|
Age (years) | 52.4 ± 14.1 | 55.5 ± 16.7 |
Gender (%) | ||
Male | 44 | 49 |
Female | 56 | 51 |
Body mass index | 30.3 ± 9.2 | 29.8 ± 9.5 |
Total ICU days | 15.1 ± 9.8 | 34.9 ± 40.2 |
Days of MV before PdiTw measurement | 9.1 ± 8.9 | 10.4 ± 12.4 |
Steroid usage (%) | 50 | 51 |