Table 1.
Baseline characteristics.
| Overall Cohort | Mild–Moderate ARDS and Pneumomediastinum/Pneumothorax | Severe ARDS and Pneumomediastinum/Pneumothorax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number |
45 | 25 | 20 |
| Age Median (IQR) |
68 (58–72) | 68 (59–74) | 63 (57–70) |
| Emphysema Number |
9 | 8 | 1 |
| Total severity score Median (IQR) |
16 (12–18) | 14 (12–16) | 16 (15.5–18) |
| Ground glass opacities Number (Percentage) |
45 (100%) | 25 (100%) | 20 (100%) |
| Distortion/traction Number (Percentage) |
29 (64%) | 17 (68%) | 12 (60%) |
| Consolidations Number (Percentage) |
11 (24%) | 5 (20%) | 6 (30%) |