Table 5.
Univariate analysis of predictive factors for tracheostomy duration (days) in the 41 decannulated 41 patients.
| Patient characteristics | Mean tracheostomy duration (days) | P |
|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 18 ± 10/25 ± 15 | 0.201 |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Obesity (BMI ≥ 30): yes/no | 19 ± 9/22 ± 15 | 0.718 |
| High blood pressure: yes/no | 20 ± 9/20 ± 14 | 0.612 |
| Diabetes: yes/no | 21 ± 13/17 ± 10 | 0.664 |
| Cardiopathy: yes/no | 18 ± 14/20 ± 12 | 0.693 |
| Immunosuppression: yes/no | 15 ± 8/21 ± 13 | 0.831 |
| Asthma: yes/no | 16 ± 5/21 ± 13 | 0.958 |
| Chronic kidney failure: yes/no | 13 ± 1/21 ± 12 | 0.748 |
| OSAHS: yes/no | 21 ± 11/20 ± 12 | 0.951 |
| Active or former smoker: yes/no | 19 ± 9/20 ± 12 | 0.227 |
BMI: body-mass index. OSAHS: obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. Significance threshold: P < 0.005.