Table 1 Comparison between the two groups regarding demographic data
From: Drainage of transudative pleural effusion: how does it affect weaning from mechanical ventilation?
Group 1 [n (%)] | Group 2 [n (%)] | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | |||
Minimum–maximum | 50–79 | 51–74 | 0.988 |
Mean ± SD | 63.33 ± 7.317 | 63.03 ± 5.744 | |
Sex | |||
Male | 16 (53.3) | 16 (53.3) | 1.000 |
Female | 14 (46.7) | 14 (46.7) | |
Renal failure | |||
Present | 11 (36.7) | 5 (16.7) | |
Absent | 19 (63.3) | 11 (83.3) | |
Hypoalbuminemia | |||
Present | 13 (43.3) | 13 (43.3) | 1.000 |
Absent | 17 (56.7) | 17 (56.7) | |
CHF | |||
Present | 14 (46.66) | 15 (50) | |
Absent | 16 (53.33) | 15 (50) | |