Baseline characteristics in the study groups
| Pre, n=75 | Post, n=63 | Statistic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), median (IQR) | 2.08 (5.6) | 1.75 (4.5) | NS Mann-Whitney |
| Weight (kg), median (IQR) | 11.5 (15.62) | 12 (11) | NS Mann-Whitney |
| Sex, N (%) | Male, 45 (60%) | Male, 38 (60%) | NS χ2 |
| Primary diagnosis, N (%) | Resp, 29 (39%) | Resp, 21 (33%) | NS χ2 |
| PIM, median (IQR) | 5.00 (9) | 5.20 (5.3) | NS Mann-Whitney |
| TVT (days), median (IQR) | 4.02 (5.36) | 3.12 (7.68) | NS Mann-Whitney |
| LOS (days), median (IQR) | 6.3 (6.76) | 5.8 (7.90) | NS Mann-Whitney |
NS=not statistically significant, that is, p≥0.05.
LOS, length of stay; PIM, Paediatric Index of Mortality; TVT, total ventilation time.