Table 1. Patient characteristics at baseline, according to study group.
| Parameter | All (n = 16) | Intubated group (n = 9) | Non-intubated group (n = 7) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 58 (47–68) | 68 (51–78) | 54 (47–60) | <0.01 |
| Gender (males/females) | 9/7 | 6/3 | 3/4 | 0. 532 |
| BMI | 23.1 ± 4.3 | 22.4 ± 4.1 | 23.8 ± 4.5 | 0. 367 |
| SOFA score | 7.1 ± 2.8 | 6.1 ± 2.6 | 6.7 ± 2.7 | 0. 241 |
| LUS 1st | 11.3 ±4.6 | 10.6 ± 4.9 | 12.1 ± 4.2 | 0. 25 |
| PaO2/FiO2 | 146 (134–168) | 144 (132–167) | 148 (136–168) | 0.781 |
| HFNC | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| NIV | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| 28-day mortality (%) | 8 (50%) | 6 (66.7%) | 2 (28.5%) | <0.01 |
Data are presented as the number of patients, mean ± SD, or median and interquartile interval (25 to 75%).