Table 1 Patient characteristics and reasons for intensive care unit admission
Characteristics | Data |
|---|---|
Age, years | 72.9 ± 7 |
Male sex, n (%) | 16 (51.6) |
Preexisting COPD | 7 (22.5) |
CABG surgery, n (%) | 7 (22.5) |
Valve surgery, n (%) | 3 (9.6) |
Combined valve/CABG surgery, n (%) | 7 (22.5) |
Aortic surgery, n (%) | 3 (9.6) |
Septic shock, n (%) | 8 (25.8) |
Cardiogenic shock, n (%) | 3 (9.6) |
ICU length of stay before admission weaning unit, days | 13.1 ± 5.4 |
Ventilator time before admission to weaning unit, days | 12.4 ± 5.2 |