From: Open lung biopsy in early-stage acute respiratory distress syndrome
Characteristic | Value |
---|---|
Age (years) | 55 ± 17 |
Male sex | 28 (68%) |
APACHE II score | 22 ± 4.9 |
ALI score | 3.1 ± 0.4 |
PEEP, cmH2O | 11.1 ± 3.1 |
PaO2/FiO2, mmHg | 116 ± 43 |
BAL before biopsy | 32 (78%) |
HRCT before biopsy | 22 (54%) |
Underlying disease | |
Immunocompetent | 24 (59%) |
Immunocompromised | 17 (41%) |
Hematological malignancy | 10 |
Solid cancer | 4 |
HIV infection | 2 |
Renal transplantation | 1 |
Days from intubation to biopsy | 3.0 ± 1.9 |