Table 3.
Follow-up of PaFi and lung ultrasound score at admission, one month and three months.
| Classification According to Severity | PaFi (Mean ± SD mmHg) | Score (Mean ± SD) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basal | 1 Month | 3 Months | Basal | 1 Month | 3 Months | |
| All (n = 96) | 201 ± 125 | 388 ± 50 | 424 ± 39 | 39 ± 20 | 22 ± 17 | 5 ± 7 |
| No ARDS (n = 22) |
405 ± 56 | 430 ± 36 | 444 ± 32 | 9.8 ± 8 | 3.2 ± 5 | 0 |
| Mild ARDS (n = 11) |
249 ± 21 | 393 ± 44 | 415 ± 46 | 32.8 ± 7 | 17.8 ± 10 | 2.7 ± 5 |
| Moderate ARDS (n = 37) |
148 ± 33 | 379 ± 37 | 423 ± 36 | 42 ± 6 | 24.2 ± 16 | 4.5 ± 7 |
| Severe ARDS (n = 26) |
88 ± 7 | 364 ± 56 | 415 ± 43 | 61.5 | 34.5 | 9 ± 10 |
ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; PaFI: PaO2/FiO2; SD: Standard deviation.