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Table 5 Changes in Pdimax (cm H2O) over time in successful weaning and failed weaning patients according to the baseline disease

From: Determinants of weaning success in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation

Group

T0

T1

Successful weaning

  

   COPD

50.2 ± 11.9 (4.9)

59.3 ± 13.5 (5.5)a

   Non-COPD

28.83 ± 16.5 (5.2)

33.2 ± 16.9

Failed weaning

  

   COPD

32.1 ± 17.6 (6.2)

32.1 ± 10.6 (3.7)a

   Non-COPD

16.5 ± 13.5a (5.5)

22 ± 13.5 (5.5)a

  1. Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation (standard error). COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Pdimax, maximum transdiaphragmatic pressure.
  2. a, post doc analysis P < 0.05.
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