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Outcomes for patients mechanically ventilated in the ED for greater or less than seven hours.
| Time ventilated in the ED | < 7 hours | > 7 hours | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (%) | 29.4 | 45.9 | 0.018 |
| Duration of mechanical ventilation (days) | 2.5 | 4.8 | 0.011 |
| ICU length of stay (days) | 5.2 | 7.2 | 0.227 |
| Hospital length of stay (days) | 14.0 | 14.9 | 0.831 |
ED, emergency department; ICU, intensive care unit.
