Table 3 Oxygenation and ventilation variables, respiratory rate (RR), and outcome in the two study groups
Variables | Group C (n = 30) | Group L (n = 30) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Need for ventilation and/or oxygenation | |||
No need | 16 (53.3%) | 24 (80.0%) | 0.028* |
In need | 14 (46.7%) | 6 (20.0%) | |
Respiratory rate (RR) | |||
Admission | 14.00 | 14.00 | 0.705 |
2nd day | 15.00 | 14.00 | 0.087 |
3rd day | 16.00 | 14.00 | 0.224 |
5th day | 18.00 | 15.00 | 0.005* |
7th day | 20.00 | 18.00 | 0.017* |
P/F ratio | |||
Admission | 211.97 ± 26.78 | 206.70 ± 29.52 | 0.472 |
2nd day | 203.70 ± 30.14 | 204.07 ± 26.67 | 0.960 |
3rd day | 190.27 ± 35.40 | 202.17 ± 27.71 | 0.152 |
5th day | 182.50 (123.00–215.00) | 198.50 (188.00–216.00) | 0.044* |
7th day | 169.50 (100.00–203.00) | 197.50 (178.00–215.00) | 0.019* |
Outcome | |||
Home discharge | 3 | 8 | 0.055 |
ICU shift | 14 | 6 | |
Continued treatment inward after a study time frame | 13 | 16 | |
Died | 0 | 0 | |