Table 3 |
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Comparison of complications between study groups |
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Complications |
Protocol-directed weaning group |
Physician-directed weaning group |
P |
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Unsuccessful MV discontinuation |
33 (31) |
37 (35) |
0.81 |
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Reintubation within 48 hours |
22 (21) |
19 (18) |
0.33 |
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NIV for postextubation respiratory distress |
22 (21) |
26 (25) |
0.15 |
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia |
21 (20) |
33 (31) |
0.12 |
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ICU mortality |
7 (7) |
5 (5) |
0.92 |
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Values are expressed as number (%). No significant differences between groups were observed. ICU, intensive care unit; MV, mechanical ventilation; NIV, noninvasive ventilation. |
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Tonnelier et al. Critical Care 2005 9:R83 doi:10.1186/cc3030 |
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