Table 2.
Primary outcomes in the study groups.
| Variable | HFNC group (43) | CPAP group (41) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY OUTCOMES | |||
| Duration of stay in the hospital, days | 8 (7–9) | 8(7–9) | p = 0.461 |
| Duration of non-invasive respiratory support, days | 2 (2–3) | 3 (2–3) | p = 0.090 |
| Transfer to the ICU, no. (%) | 6 (14) | 4 (10) | p = 0.553 |
| Intubation, no. (%) | 6 (14) | 4 (10) | p = 0.553 |
| Mortality, no. (%) | 0 | 0 | — |
| Use of sedatives, no. (%) | 17 (40) | 34 (83) | p = 0.000 |
| Adverse events, no. (%) | 2 (5) | 11 (27) | p = 0.005 |
| Serious adverse event | 0 | 0 | — |
| Abdominal distension, no. (%) | 2 (5) | 7 (17) | p = 0.066 |
| Pneumothorax | 0 | 0 | — |
| Cardiac arrest | 0 | 0 | — |
| Respiratory arrest | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apnea episodes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Skin lesions, no. (%) | 0 | 4 (10) | p = 0.036 |
Comparison of primary outcomes between the two groups [cases (%)]. Values are expressed as mean (SD) ±SD or numbers (%).