Table 4. Outcomes.
| Outcome | Entire cohort ( n = 148) | NIV success ( n = 121) | NIV failure ( n = 27) | p -Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis of PARDS n (%) |
17 (11.5) | 4 (3.3) | 13 (48.1) | <0.0001 |
| Mortality n (%) |
1 (0.7) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.7) | 0.03 |
| Hospital LOS (d) Median (IQR) |
8.9 (5.2, 15.7) | 8.0 (4.8, 12.7) | 16.3 (9.1, 22.8) | <0.0001 |
| PICU LOS (d) Median (IQR) |
3.7 (2.1, 6.8) | 2.8 (1.7, 5.5) | 10.6 (5.6, 13.2) | <0.0001 |
Abbreviations: IQR, interquartile range; LOS, length of stay; NIV, noninvasive ventilation; PARDS, pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome; PICU, pediatric intensive care unit.
Note: Results for categorical variables are presented in counts (%).