Table 2.
Mean values in the groups at different follow-up times.
| Parameter | Baseline | 24th h | 48th h | Discharge day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaO2 | ||||
| PS | 43.8 | 47.7 | 49.8 | 54.3 |
| 4 mg NB | 44.5 | 49.1 | 52.7 | 56.0 |
| 8 mg NB | 46.0 | 50.0 | 52.6 | 53.6 |
| SaO2 | ||||
| PS | 76.9 | 82.0 | 83.5 | 87.0 |
| 4 mg NB | 77.9 | 82.3 | 84.5 | 86.8 |
| 8 mg NB | 79.8 | 83.5 | 86.4 | 86.6 |
| pH | ||||
| PS | 7.38 | 7.39 | 7.39 | 7.40 |
| 4 mg NB | 7.38 | 7.39 | 7.38 | 7.39 |
| 8 mg NB | 7.39 | 7.40 | 7.40 | 7.41 |
| PaCO2 | ||||
| PS | 44.6 | 44.2 | 45.1 | 43.0 |
| 4 mg NB | 42.8 | 43.2 | 46.2 | 42.0 |
| 8 mg NB | 40.9 | 40.3 | 40.0 | 40.4 |
| FVC | ||||
| PS | 64.9 | 69.1 | ||
| 4 mg NB | 66.6 | 76.5 | ||
| 8 mg NB | 74.8 | 79.4 | ||
| FEV1 | ||||
| PS | 39.4 | 44.5 | ||
| 4 mg NB | 41.0 | 50.7 | ||
| 8 mg NB | 49.8 | 54.8 | ||
PS – parenteral corticosteroid group; NB – nebulized budesonide group; PaO2 – arterial partial pressure of oxygen, SaO2 – arterial oxygen saturation, PaCO2 – arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide; FVC – forced vital capacity; FEV1 – forced expiratory volume in 1 second.