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Characteristics of the cohort of patients included in the follow-up
| Median | Range | Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 60 | 17 - 86 | 58.1 | 13.8 |
| APACHE II (points) | 13 | 3 - 42 | 16.4 | 10.5 |
| MV (days) | 9 | 0 - 21 | 16.2 | 17 |
| ICU LOS (days) | 17 | 7 - 33 | 24.2 | 19.1 |
| Post-ICU Hospital LOS (days) | 13 | 1 - 22 | 18.1 | 15.3 |
SD - standard deviation; APACHE II - Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II; MV - mechanical ventilation ICU - intensive care unit; LOS - length of stay.
