Table 2.
Maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures, rapid shallow breathing capacity and forced vital capacity before weaning start among ICU patients
| Weaning mode | p Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory physiotherapy driven, median (IQR) | Smart Care™, median (IQR) group | ||
| f/VT | 40 (26–71) | 35 (24–56) | 0.404 |
| FVC | 975 (900–1550) | 1200 (900–1900) | 0.683 |
| Pimax | −40 (35–50) | −45 (40–50) | 0.270 |
| Pemax | 40 (22–45) | 40 (30–60) | 0.058 |
Abbreviations: f/VT respiratory rate divided by tidal volume in liters; FVC forced vital capacity in milliliters, P e max maximum expiratory pressure (cmH2O), P i max maximum inspiratory pressure (cmH2O)