Table 8.
Extubation time, duration of mechanical ventilation, and SICU stay.
| Variable | Group KFL (n = 12) | Group DEX (n = 12) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extubation time (minutes) | 35.58 ± 3.895 | 33.00 ± 3.384 | 0.105 |
| Duration of mechanical ventilation (hr) | 7.88 ± 3.328 | 7.58 ± 3.183 | 0.838 |
| Stay in the SICU (hr) | 29.00 ± 2.954 | 29.25 ± 3.415 | 0.708 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD. p values ≤ 0.05 are considered statistically significant.