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Comparison of duration of in-hospital mortality, extubation rate, and duration of mechanical ventilation.
| Variable | Melatonin group | Control group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extubation rate (patients) | 7 (21.2%) | 3 (9.1%) | 0.283 |
| Duration of mechanical ventilation, time to extubation (days) | 27 (18–35) | 37 (22–45) | 0.091 |
| In-patient mortality (patients) | 28 (84.8%) | 30 (90.9%) | 0.451 |
Numerical values are reported as median (interquartile range), and nominal factors are reported as number (%).
