Table 2.
Comparison of baseline and clinical parameters according to extubation outcome
| Variable | Successful extubation (n=18) | Failed extubation (n=13) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 38±14 | 48±17 | 0.07 |
| Sex | 0.59 | ||
| Male | 10 (53) | 9 (47) | |
| Female | 8 (67) | 4 (33) | |
| Comorbidity | 0.04 | ||
| No comorbidity | 11 (78.57) | 3 (21.43) | |
| One or more comorbidity | 7 (41.18) | 10 (58.82) | |
| Duration of stay in mechanical ventilation (day) | 8.67±2.74 | 14.62±4.33 | <0.001 |
| RSBI (breaths/min/L) | 100.46±2.84 | 99.49±3.71 | 0.41 |
| DE (mm) | 12.41 ±2.38 | 9.20±1.87 | <0.001 |
| DTF (%) | 22.34±2.73 | 14.74±6.89 | 0.04 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
RSBI: rapid shallow breathing index; DE: diaphragm excursion; DTF: diaphragm thickening fraction.