Table 2. Clinical outcomes of the study subjects.
| Variable | HFNC success (n=23) | HFNC failure (n=29) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | |||
| 14-day | 1 [4] | 1 [3] | >0.99 |
| 28-day | 3 [13] | 8 [28] | 0.31 |
| 60-day | 3 [13] | 15 [52] | 0.004 |
| ICU-free days at day 28 | 27.5 [24.0–28.0] | 3.5 [0.5–10.0] | <0.001 |
| Pneumothorax | 2 [9] | 11 [38] | 0.02 |
Data are presented as median [interquartile range] or number [percentage] of subjects. HFNC, high flow nasal cannula.