Table 1 Characteristics of patients
From: Sleep quality in mechanically ventilated patients: comparison between NAVA and PSV modes
Characteristics of patients | |
|---|---|
Sex (M/F) | (8/6) |
Age (yr ± SD) | 64 ± 11 |
SAPS II ± SD | 46 ± 12 |
Duration of MV (days ± SD) | 17 ± 9 |
Tracheotomy (%) | 2 (14) |
Cause for initial MV (%) | |
Acute respiratory failure | 10 (71.5%) |
Postoperative complication | 3 (21.5%) |
Septic shock | 1 (7%) |