Table 3.
Comparison of the outcomes between the control and the goal-directed therapy groups
| Parameter | Control group | GDT group | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of times inotropes adjusted | 2.04±0.58* | 3.11±0.61* | <0.001 |
| Duration of ventilation (h) | 16.36±3.84* | 15.85±1.98* | 0.336 |
| Duration of inotrope usage (days) | 3.24±0.73* | 2.89±0.68* | 0.005 |
| Length of ICU stay (days) | 4.20±0.82* | 2.53±0.56* | <0.001 |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 7.42±1.48* | 5.61±1.11* | <0.001 |
| Mortality (%) | 12 (15.79%) | 6 (9.09%) | 0.116 |
| Renal failure (%) | 6 (7.89) | 4 (6.06) | 0.335 |
*Standard deviation, P<0.05 is considered statistically significant. ICU: Intensive Care Unit, GDT: Goal-directed therapy