Table 2.
Outcome of patients treated using noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
| Outcome measure | Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pO2/FiO2 ratio within | 222 | 234 | 189 | 246 |
| first hour of NIPPV | ||||
| pO2/FiO2 ratio within | 298 | 288 | 226 | 293 |
| 6 hour of NIPPV | ||||
| Duration of NIPPV | 49 | 44 | 30 | 41 |
| Use (hours) | ||||
| Use of dopamine | Y | N | Y | N |
| Duration of use of | 2 | - | 4.5 | - |
| inotrops (hours) | ||||
| Need to shift from NIIPV | N | N | N | N |
| to invasiveventilation | ||||
| Development of aspiration | N | N | N | N |
| Duration of ICU stay (days) | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Duration of Hospital stay (days) | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Y: Yes, N: No, SVD: Spontaneous vaginal delivery, LSCS: Lower segment cesarean section, NIPPV - Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation