Table 3.

Frequency for total sample and explanation of variables used

Variable	Frequency (n = 183)	Proportion
AB (Arterial blood gas)	125	68.3%
AB (Cap. blood gas)	58	31.7%
Balanced Pattern (no)	115	62.8%
Balanced Pattern (yes)	68	37.2%
Extubation Failure	35	19.1%
Extubation Success	148	80.9%
Mode (AC)	38	20.8%
Mode (SIMV)	145	79.2%
Overventilated (no)	88	48.1%
Overventilated (yes)	95	51.9%
Race (Black)	67	36.6%
Race (Other)	6	3.3%
Race (White)	110	60.1%
Sex (Female)	87	47.5%
Sex (Male)	96	52.5%