Table 5.

Physical Therapists' Responses to 6 Case Scenarios Stratified by Academic Hospital (A) Versus Community Hospital (C)^a

^aData are reported as percentages unless otherwise indicated. ARF=acute respiratory failure; FiO₂=fraction of inspired oxygen; PEEP=positive end-expiratory pressure; CRRT=continuous renal replacement therapy via central venous access (nonfemoral); vasopressors=low, constant infusion of dobutamine, vasopressin, dopamine, or epinephrine.

^b High FiO₂ was defined as FiO₂=0.70 (70% oxygen) and PEEP=10 cm H₂O pressure.

^c The frequency of consultation differed for A versus C (P<.0001).

^d The frequency of treatment differed for A versus C (P=.01).

^e Progressive mobility (sitting to standing to transfer out of bed to ambulation) differed for A versus C (P<.0001).