Table 2 Baseline characteristics of patients and diagnosis on admission to the ICU (n = 106)
From: Biofilm formation on three different endotracheal tubes: a prospective clinical trial
Variable | PVC tube (n = 34) | SC tube (n = 30) | NbMC tube (n = 42) |
|---|---|---|---|
Patient characteristics | |||
 Age, median (range) | 67 (57–74) | 69 (54–76) | 69 (57–76) |
 Sex, male | 16 (47) | 17 (57) | 27 (64) |
 BMI | 26 (23–29) | 28 (24–32) | 26 (23–31) |
 SAPS III score | 67 (53–75) | 63 (57–79) | 64 (52–74) |
 PPI use ≥ 24 h before intubation | 19 (56) | 13 (43) | 24 (57) |
 PPI use while intubated | 32 (94) | 29 (97) | 38 (91) |
 Antibiotic use ≥ 24 h before intubation | 28 (82) | 22 (73) | 30 (71) |
 Antibiotic use while intubated | 33 (97) | 28 (93) | 42 (100) |
 Days with invasive ventilation | 3.3 (2.0–5.5) | 3.0 (1.8–6.8) | 3.6 (2.3–7.0) |
Main diagnosis on admission to the ICU | |||
 Sepsis | 8 (23) | 12 (40) | 14 (33) |
 Cardiovascular | 5 (15) | 1 (3.3) | 3 (7.1) |
 Respiratory insufficiency | 11 (32) | 13 (43) | 19 (45) |
 Trauma | 4 (12) | 1 (3.3) | 1 (2.4) |
 Coma GCS < 7 | 4 (12) | 1 (3.3) | 3 (7.1) |
 Other | 2 (5.8) | 2 (6.7) | 2 (4.8) |