Table 3 Comparison between the two groups regarding PaO2/FiO2
From: Drainage of transudative pleural effusion: how does it affect weaning from mechanical ventilation?
PaO2/FiO2 | Group 1 [n (%)] | Group 2 [n (%)] | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Baseline | |||
Minimum–maximum | 355–420 | 329–410 | 0.072 |
Mean ± SD | 387.77 ± 15.489 | 372.57 ± 20.969 | |
1 day after study entry | |||
Minimum–maximum | 360–415 | 335–415 | 0.003* |
Mean ± SD | 391.60 ± 14.578 | 377.93 ± 18.800 | |
3 days after study entry | |||
Minimum–maximum | 365–416 | 345–418 | 0.008* |
Mean ± SD | 394.40 ± 13.467 | 383.07 ± 18.298 | |