Table 3.
Escalation of care of patients hospitalised with AECOPD (analysed using Fisher's exact test).
Escalation of care | 2019 | 2020 | Fisher exact test | Df | p value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIV (n) | 24 | 9 | 1.589 | 2 | 0.457 |
ICU admission (n) | 8 | 6 | |||
Tracheal intubation (n) | 4 | 3 |
NIV: non-invasive ventilation; ICU: intensive care unit.