Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study population
| Variable | All patients (n = 31) |
|---|---|
| Age (yr) |
57 ± 14 |
| Weight (kg) |
81.7 ± 18.4 |
| Height (cm) |
166 ± 32 |
| SAPS II |
56.3 ± 15.8 |
| PaO2/FiO2 (mmHg) |
194 ± 114 |
| RASS score |
−4.45 ± 0.71 |
| Male sex |
23 (74.2) |
| Myorelaxant drugs |
20 (64.5) |
| Death in ICU |
20 (64.5) |
| Indications for ICU entry |
|
| Septic shock |
20 (64.5) |
| Cardio circulatory arrest |
8 (25.8) |
| Status epilepticus |
1 (3.23) |
| Acute severe asthma |
1 (3.23) |
| Coma | 1 (3.23) |
Kg, kilograms; cm, centimeters; SAPS II, Simplified Acute Physiology Score; PaO2, partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood; FiO2, fraction of inspired oxygen; ICU, intensive care unit.