Table 1 Patient characteristics (n = 38)
From: Regional distribution of acoustic-based lung vibration as a function of mechanical ventilation mode
| Â | Number (percentage) |
|---|---|
Gender | Â |
   Male | 14 (37%) |
   Female | 24 (63%) |
Chest x-ray findings | Â |
   Atelectasis | 20 (53%) |
   Pleural effusion | 13 (34%) |
   Cardiomegaly | 10 (26%) |
   Pulmonary edema | 2 (5%) |
   Normal | 2 (5%) |
   Other | 6 (16%) |
Reason for intubation | Â |
   Respiratory distress or failure | 27 (71%) |
   Dyspnea | 7 (18%) |
   Airway protection | 3 (8%) |
   Hypoxia or anoxia | 3 (8%) |