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Outcomes of Interest According to Presence or Absence of Pneumonia
| VAP (n=32) | No VAP (n=165) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital LOS | 32.8±4.3 | 11.6±0.99 | <0.0001 |
| Hospital death (%) | 2 (6.3) | 11 (6.7) | 0.9 |
| Intubated < 24 h (%) | 1 (3.1) | 78 (47.3) | <0.0001 |
| Subsequent reintubation (%) | 9 (28.1) | 7 (4.2) | 0.0001 |
LOS=length of stay; VAP=ventilator-associated pneumonia.
