Table 1.
Demographic and clinical profile of the enrolled cases and controls
| Characteristics | Case (n=54) | Control (n=50) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 41.8±17.0 | 37.6±10.5 |
| Male:female (%) | 59:41 | 82:18 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.41±3.56 | 23.31±3.78 |
| Smoking (%) | ||
| Yes | 35 | 30 |
| No | 65 | 70 |
| Diagnosis (%) | ||
| Organophosphorus poisoning | 7.41 | |
| Obstructive airway disease | 37.04 | |
| Snake bite | 20.37 | |
| Trauma | 11.11 | |
| Miscellaneous | 24.07 | |
| Severity of disease | ||
| APACHE II score | 20.04±6.14 | |
| SOFA score | 4.81±1.87 | |
| Duration of ventilation | ||
| IMV duration (day) | 5.41±2.81 | |
| Weaning time (% of IMV duration) | 45.11±13.13 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation unless otherwise indicated.
BMI: body mass index; APACHE: Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation; SOFA: Sequential Organ Failure Assessment; IMV: invasive mechanical ventilation.