Table 2 Living conditions of the 30 survivors at phone interview (> 6 months)
From: Results of noninvasive ventilation in very old patients
| Â | Before ICU (n = 30) | After ICU (n = 30) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Living | Â | Â | 0.2 |
At home, n (%) | 27 (90) | 22 (73) | Â |
Home care, n (%) | 3 (10) | 8 (17) | Â |
Global functional status, n (%) | Â | Â | 0.2 |
Full function (ADL 6) | 18 (60) | 13 (43) | Â |
Moderate impairment (ADL 4-5) | 8 (27) | 9 (30) | Â |
Severe impairment (ADL < 2) | 2 (7) | 5 (17) | Â |
Chronic respiratory support, n (%) | Â | Â | < 0.01 |
No | 28 (93) | 18 (60) | Â |
NIV dependency | 0 | 8 (27) | Â |
O2 dependency | 2 (7) | 4 (13) | Â |