Table 2.
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Study Participants (n = 120)
| Variable | Frequency % | Mean (SD) | Median (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 52 (23-93) | ||
| Gender | 49% male 51% female |
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| Race | Caucasian 84% Black 14% Asian 2% |
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| APACHE III at Study Enrollment | 61.3 (20.7) | ||
| Baseline Grip Strength | 7.7 (0-102) Pounds-force |
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| Baseline Grip strength first day | Male 13.2 (0-90) Female 13.0 (0-34) |
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|
Length of Ventilatory Support Prior
to Enrollment (days) |
6.7 (0.2-38) | ||
|
Length of ICU stay Prior to
Enrollment (days) |
9 (1-41) | ||
| Length of Study Enrollment (Days) | 4.2 (1-30) | ||
| Indication for Mechanical Ventilation | |||
| • Respiratory failure | 50% | ||
| • Respiratory distress | 32% | ||
| • Hypoxemia | 14% | ||
| • Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
4% | ||
| ICU Admission Medical Diagnosis | |||
| • Respiratory related | 39% | ||
| • Cardiovascular | 26% | ||
| • Infectious process | 5% | ||
| • Gastrointestinal related | 7% | ||
| • Neurological | 15% | ||
| • Other; surgical admission | 8% |