Table 5

Changes in Pdi_max (cm H₂O) over time in successful weaning and failed weaning patients according to the baseline disease

Group

T₀

T₁

Successful weaning

COPD

50.2 ± 11.9 (4.9)

59.3 ± 13.5 (5.5)^a

Non-COPD

28.83 ± 16.5 (5.2)

33.2 ± 16.9

Failed weaning

COPD

32.1 ± 17.6 (6.2)

32.1 ± 10.6 (3.7)^a

Non-COPD

16.5 ± 13.5^a (5.5)

22 ± 13.5 (5.5)^a

Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation (standard error). COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Pdi_max, maximum transdiaphragmatic pressure.

^a, post doc analysis P < 0.05.

Carlucci et al. Critical Care 2009 13:R97   doi:10.1186/cc7927