Table 1 Patient characteristics
Age | ISS | Days intubated prior to procedure | Vent days post procedure | ICU length of stay | Deaths prior to discharge | Deaths post discharge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cricothyroidotomy (n = 18) | 59.8 (27–89) | 26 (5–43) | 7.4 (0–19) | 17.2 (8–48) | 23.2 (8–48) | 5 | 2 |
Tracheostomy (n = 18) | 44.6 (16–75) | 28 (10–45) | 6.6 (0–20) | 10.4 (1–20) | 19.2 (4–60) | 2 | 0 |