Table 4 Outcomes after tracheostomy
Outcomes | Total (n = 163) | Successful weaning (n = 78) | Failure to wean (n = 85) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ICU mortality (n [%]) | 31 (19.0%) | 2 (2.6%) | 29 (34.1%) | <0.001 |
In-hospital mortality (n [%]) | 78 (47.9%) | 15 (19.2%) | 63 (74.1%) | <0.001 |
Intubation period (days) | 18.5 ± 10.9 | 16.3 ± 10.5 | 20.4 ± 10.9 | 0.02 |
Overall ICU stay (days) | 29.7 ± 15.8 | 25.4 ± 13.8 | 33.7 ± 16.4 | 0.001 |
Post-tracheostomy ICU stay (days) | 11.9 ± 9.9 | 9.7 ± 7.6 | 14.0 ± 11.3 | 0.005 |
Post-tracheostomy MV period (days) | 27.3 ± 40.7 | 10.5 ± 12.6 | 42.6 ± 50.4 | 0.001 |
Post-tracheostomy pneumonia | 109 (66.9%) | 46 (59.0%) | 63 (74.1%) | 0.05 |