Table 2.
Results for the Primary and Secondary Outcomes in the Propensity-Matched Cohorts of Patients With Tracheostomy Performed ≤ 7 Days vs > 7 Days After Intubation
| Outcome | ≤ 7 d From Intubation to Tracheostomy (n = 58) | > 7 d From Intubation to Tracheostomy (n = 58) | Difference Between Groups (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventilator use, d | 20 (13-32) | 26 (21-36) | –5.8 (–10 to –0.6) |
| ICU length of stay, d | 23 (16-39) | 33 (24-47) | –6.9 (–13.4 to –0.4) |
| Hospital length of stay, d | 40 (26-60) | 55 (32-66) | –8 (–15.2 to –0.7) |
| VFD at 28 d | 9 (0-15) | 3 (0-7) | 4.5 (2.3-6.7) |
| ICU BFD at 28 d | 5 (0-12) | 0 (0-4) | 3.9 (2-5.8) |
| Hospital BFD at 28 d | 0 (0-2) | 0 (0-0) | 0.3 (–1.3 to 1.8) |
| VFD at 60 d | 41 (28-47) | 35 (24-39) | 5.4 (0.6-10.2) |
| ICU BFD at 60 d | 37 (21-44) | 27 (12-36) | 7.3 (2.1-12.6) |
| Hospital BFD at 60 d | 20 (0-34) | 5 (0-28) | 5.9 (0.8-11) |
Data are presented as median (interquartile range). BFD = bed-free day; VFD = ventilator-free day.