Table 4.

Weaning outcome after NAVA and conventional mode

Variables, total (n=33)	NAVA (n =14)		Conventional (n=19)		P-value
RCC mortality (%)	1	(7.1)	6	(31.6)	0.09
90 days mortality (%)	4	(28.6)	6	(31.6)	0.94
Total RCC days	20.3	±12.2	22.1	±21.1	0.78
Ventilator-free days in 1 month	11.6	±9.0	12.2	±9.4	0.84
Total ventilator days	47.3	±28.8	49.2	±36.0	0.85
Total hospital days	77.0	±40.0	71.7	±39.1	0.92

Notes: Data were presented as either n (%) or mean ± SD.

Abbreviations: NAVA, neurally adjusted ventilatory assist; RCC, respiratory care center.