From: Efficacy of implementation strategies of an evidenced-based awakening and breathing protocol
 | 2009 group (n= 40) | 2010 group (n= 80) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
MV duration (days) | 10.3 (SD 8.6) | 5.3 (SD 6.7) | < 0.01 |
ICU LOS (days) | 12.4 (SD 8.3) | 8.6 (SD 9.1) | 0.03 |
Reintubation | 33% (n = 13) | 18% (n = 14) | 0.06 |
Hospital mortality | 60% (n = 24) | 20% (n = 16) | < 0.01 |