TABLE 3.
Outcome parameters
| Parameters | Chronic statin, group A* | Atorvastatin, therapy group B | Statin naïve, group C | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days on mechanical ventilation | 5.31±14.2 | 0.7±0.4 | 1.37±0.7 | 0.001B,C 0.006A,B |
| Total days in ICU | 6.7±16.1 | 2.6±1.8 | 3±1.7 | NS |
| Total admission days | 15±19.8 | 8±3.1 | 12±7.5 | NS |
Data are presented as mean ± SD.
*
Two patients who were 62 and 69 days in hospital, 14 and 66 days in the intensive care unit (ICU) and 15 and 57 days on mechanical ventilation, respectively, were included in this group. NS Not significant