Table 3.
Outcomes of the two groups.
| Outcomes | NTIS (n = 118) | Non-NTIS (n = 187) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-day mortality rate, n (%) | 23 (19.5) | 12 (6.4) | <0.001 |
| MV rate, n (%) | 92 (77.8) | 140 (74.9) | 0.78 |
| Duration of MV (h), median (IQR) | 56.5 (11.5, 117.6) | 34 (7, 114) | 0.097 |
| Length of ICU stay (h), median (IQR) | 109 (69.7, 219.5) | 90 (58, 161) | 0.094 |
| Hospitalization expenses in ICU (×10,000 yuan), median (IQR) | 4.57 (2.97, 9.00) | 3.35 (2.27, 6.03) | 0.001 |
MV: mechanical ventilation; ICU: intensive care unit; NTIS: nonthyroidal illness syndrome; IQR: interquartile range.