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Demographic and critical care data.
| Population variable | Median (IQR) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 65 (15.5) | 38–81 |
| APACHE II score [n = 6] | 16.5 (27) | 13–53 |
| Total duration of MV (days) | 33 (27) | 8–72 |
| Total duration of ETT (days) | 21 (13.5) | 8–51 |
| Total duration of trachea (days) [n = 16] | 20 (9.5) | 7–46 |
| ICU LOS (days) | 37 (24) | 10–106 |
| Hospital LOS (days) | 50 (28) | 17–178 |
| Enteral feeding (days) | 40 (37) | 8–148 |
ETT, endotracheal tube; IQR, interquartile range; LOS, length of stay; MV, mechanical ventilation.
