IPV (n = 16) | Standard treatment (n = 17) | p-value | |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 69.2 ± 6.0 | 70.2 ± 5.0 | NS |
SAPS II | 25.4 ± 6.0 | 25.4 ± 4.0 | NS |
Hb (g/dl) | 13.7 ± 1.3 | 14.0 ± 1.4 | NS |
HR (beats/min) | 117 ± 16 | 115 ± 19 | NS |
RR (breaths/min) | 36 ± 2 | 36 ± 3 | NS |
SBP (mmHg) | 141 ± 15 | 143 ± 16 | NS |
pH | 7.37 ± 0.01 | 7.37 ± 0.01 | NS |
PaCO2 (Torr) | 57.6 ± 4.5 | 58.0 ± 3.0 | NS |
PaO2 (Torr)a | 56.9 ± 3.0 | 56.7 ± 3.0 | NS |
Bicarbonate (mmol/l) | 33 ± 3 | 33 ± 3 | NS |
FEV1 (%)b | 39 ± 7 | 38 ± 8 | NS |