Table 3.
Results for the Primary and Secondary Outcomes in the Propensity-Matched Cohorts of Patients With Tracheostomy Performed 8-10 Days vs > 10 Days After Intubation
| Outcome | 8-10 d From Intubation to Tracheostomy (n = 111) | > 10 d From Intubation to Tracheostomy (n = 111) | Difference Between Groups (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventilator use, d | 22 (18-34) | 31 (22-41) | –6.8 (–11.2 to –2.3) |
| ICU length of stay, d | 26 (19-37) | 35 (25-47) | –7.9 (–12.5 to –3.2) |
| Hospital length of stay, d | 39 (28-57) | 49 (34-69) | –9.1 (–15.2 to –3.1) |
| VFD at 28 d | 6 (0-10) | 0 (0-6) | 3.1 (1.7-4.5) |
| ICU BFD at 28 d | 2 (0-9) | 0 (0-3) | 2.4 (1.2-3.7) |
| Hospital BFD at 28 d | 0 (0-1) | 0 (0-0) | 0.8 (–0.9 to 2.5) |
| VFD at 60 d | 38 (26-42) | 29 (18-38) | 6.2 (2.7-9.7) |
| ICU BFD at 60 d | 34 (22-40) | 25 (6-35) | 8.2 (4.4-12) |
| Hospital BFD at 60 d | 21 (3-32) | 11 (0-26) | 6.4 (2.8-10) |
Data are presented as median (interquartile range). BFD = bed-free day; VFD = ventilator-free day.