Table 1.
Patient characteristics.
| Patient “A” | Patient “B” | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67 | 81 |
| Sex | Female | Female |
| Body-mass index (kg/m2) | 30 | 31 |
| APACHE II score | 17 | 18 |
| PEEP trials (N) | 7 | 12 |
| Comorbidities | Hypertension, Hypothyroidism |
Hypertension |
| Days of symptomes before intubation | 8 | 2 |
| Hours of hospitalization before intubation | 18 | 6 |
| PaO2/FiO2 at inclusion (mmHg) | 258 | 142 |
| Outcome on ICU | Died | Died |
APACHE II, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II; PEEP, positive end-expiratory pressure; ICU, intensive care unit.