Table 2 Outcome of the study population
Protocol group (n = 27) | Control group (n = 38) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Discharged to the ward (all weaned) | 21 (77%) | 17(45%) | 0.031* |
Discharged to other ICU | |||
Weaned | 2 (7%) | 2 (5%) | |
Not weaned | 1 (4%) | 0 (0%) | |
Discharged to rehabilitation | |||
Weaned | 1 (4%) | 3 (8%) | |
Not weaned | 1 (4%) | 14 (37%) | |
Patients dead in the ICU | 1 (4%) | 2 (5%) | |
ICU length of stay (days), mean (SD) | 19.0 (7.5) | 21.1 (9.2) | 0.35 |