Table 1.
Before the implementation of extubation protocol (n of patients) | After the implementation of extubation protocol (n of patients) | |
Normal LV function | 41 | 40 |
Mild-to-moderate LV impairment | 11 | 14 |
Severe LV impairment | 2 | 1 |
Total | 54 | 55 |
LV: Left ventricular.