Table 2 Characteristics of pulmonologists and intensivists
Pulmonologists (n = 173) | Intensivists (n = 135) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 50 (44-56) | 35 (30-42) | <0.001 |
Male (n) | 128 (77) | 90 (67) | 0.03 |
Practice | <0.001 | ||
university hospital | 44 (25) | 89 (66) | |
general hospital | 62 (36) | 46 (34) | |
private practice | 67 (39) | 0 (0) | |
Past experience in pulmonology | <0.0001 | ||
None | 0 (0) | 80 (59) | |
≤1 year | 0 (0) | 25 (18) | |
1- 2 years | 2 (1) | 13 (10) | |
>2 years | 167 (99) | 17 (13) | |
Past experience in intensive care | <0.001 | ||
None | 28 (16) | 0 (0) | |
≤1 year | 76 (44) | 24 (18) | |
≤2 years | 17 (10) | 13 (10) | |
>2 years | 52 (30) | 98 (72) |