From: Pneumonia associated with mechanical ventilation (VAP): influence on morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients
Group 1 (n = 78)
Group 2 (n = 63)
Age (years)
67 (26-97)
63 (18-94)
APACHE II
18 ± 6.6
20 ± 8.4
Deaths
54 (52.4%)
49 (47.6%)
Days/ventilation
18.2 (4-57)
6.3 (4-24)