Table 2.
Characteristics of Proned Patients.
| Prolonged Prone | Repeated Prone | Early Prone | Late Prone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP (n = 12) | PP (n = 12) | PP (n = 10) | PP (n = 10) | |
| Age, years | 63.3 ± 11.5 | 56.6 ± 16.3 | 60.9 ± 19.6 | 57.1 ± 22.1 |
| Men, n (%) | 9 (75%) | 10 (83%) | 6 (60%) | 7 (70%) |
| Severity of ARDS | ||||
| Mild, n (%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Moderate, n (%) | 4 (33%) | 4 (33%) | 6 (60%) | 3 (30%) |
| Severe, n (%) | 8 (67%) | 8 (67%) | 4 (40%) | 7 (70%) |
| Treatment in ICU | ||||
| Vasopressor, n (%) | 12 (100%) | 12 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) |
| Inhaled nitric oxide, n (%) | 7 (58%) | 6 (50%) | 3 (30%) | 5 (50%) |
| Hospital Mortality, n (%) | 4 (33%) | 4 (33%) | 4 (40%) | 3 (30%) |
| Duration of PP (h): median (IQR) | 57 (45–66) | 117 (97–153) | 84 (46–112) | 96 (57–142) |
| ICU Length of Stay (days): median (IQR) | 20 (17–33) | 20 (17–39) | 20 (14–25) | 19 (16–33) |
| Mechanical Ventilation (days): median (IQR) | 17 (15–18) | 17 (17–21) | 17 (16–20) | 16 (14–17) |