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Demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients
| Overall n=31 | Successful extubation n=22 | Reintubation n=9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, median (IQR) | 79 (67–84) | 76.5 (64.8–84.5) | 80 (71.5–85) |
| Male, n(%) | 25 (80.6) | 21 (95.5) | 4 (44.4) |
| APACHE II score, median (IQR) | 19 (17–24) | 18 (16–23.3) | 19 (18–28) |
| SOFA score, median (IQR) | 9 (7–11) | 9.5 (7–11.3) | 7 (5.5–11) |
| CURB-65 score, median (IQR) | 3 (2–4) | 3 (3–4) | 3 (2–3.5) |
| MV duration, median (IQR) | 6 (5–10) | 6 (4–10) | 7 (5.5–10) |
| Suctions within 24 hours before extubation, median (IQR) | 10 (7–12) | 10 (7.8–12) | 10 (6.5–12) |
Patient outcomes
| Overall n=31 | Successful extubation n=22 | Reintubation n=9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day mortality, n (%) | 6 (19.4) | 4 (18.2) | 2 (22.2) |
| ICU length of stay, days, median (IQR) | 11 (9–15) | 11 (8–14.3) | 14 (11–18.5) |
| Hospital length of stay, days, median (IQR) | 26 (16–40) | 23 (15.5–41) | 30 (16–45.5) |
| Tracheostomy, n (%) | 10 (32.3) | 4 (18.2) | 6 (66.7) |