Table 2.
ICU outcomes and physical function at ICU discharge.
| Factor | Historical control | EMS therapy | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| cohort (n = 16) | cohort (n = 16) | ||
| Time to first mobilize (day) | 9 [7–11] | 8 [5–9] | 0.147 |
| ICU LoS (day) | 11 [10–16] | 12 [9–26] | 0.820 |
| Duration of sedation (day) | 8 [5–11] | 6 [4–9] | 0.691 |
| Duration of ventilation (day) | 9 [6–14] | 8 [5–9] | 0.372 |
| Physical function at ICU discharge | |||
| MRC sum score (point) | 53 [46–59] | 51 [42–55] | 0.439 |
| < 48 points | 4 (25.0) | 5 (31.3) | 0.680 |
| Handgrip strength (kg) | 11.6 [8.4–15.9] | 7.3 [4.2–15.1] | 0.239 |
| Grip and release test score (/10 s) | 14 [9–24] | 16 [10–25] | 0.580 |
| Foot Tapping test score (/10 s) | 13 [9–16] | 15 [8–23] | 0.533 |
| ICU Mobility Scale at ICU discharge | 3 [3–4] | 3 [3–4] | 0.760 |
| Post-ICU LoS (day) | 6 [4–16] | 4 [0–18] | 0.378 |
| Readmitted to ICU (%) | 2 (12.5) | 2 (12.5) | 1.000 |
| Discharged to home (%) | 6 (37.5) | 5 (31.3) | 1.000 |
Values are expressed as n (%) or median [interquartile range].
ICU, intensive care unit; LoS, length of stay; MRC, Medical Research Council.