Table 1 Baseline characteristics on admission to the ICU
Characteristics | Intermittent sedation (n = 30) | Daily interruption (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 47 (33,58) | 51 (46,59) |
Female sex, n (%) | 13 (43) | 17 (57) |
Weight (kg) | 61 (53,66) | 57 (50,71) |
APACHE II | 22 (18,28) | 18 (15.5,25) |
PaO2/FiO2 ratio (mmHg) | 178 (130,283) | 160 (93,259) |
Source of admission | ||
Emergency department, n (%) | 15 (50) | 14 (47) |
Wards, n (%) | 11 (37) | 15 (50) |
Surgical room, n (%) | 3 (10) | 1 (3) |
Other ICU, n (%) | 1 (3) | 0 (0) |
Diagnosis at admission | ||
Respiratory failure, n (%) | 17 (57) | 19 (63) |
Sepsis syndromes, n (%) | 12 (40) | 9 (30) |
Cardiogenic shock, n (%) | 1 (3) | 2 (7) |
Reason for intubation | ||
ARDS, n (%) | 9 (30) | 8 (27) |
Sepsis syndromes, n (%) | 8 (27) | 7 (23) |
Pneumonia, n (%) | 5 (16) | 9 (30) |
Acute pulmonary edema, n (%) | 3 (10) | 1 (3) |
Other, n (%) | 4 (13) | 4 (13) |