Table 1 Baseline subjects’ features and anthropometric measurements, mean PAP, DE in quiet and deep breathing, type of device used for NIV, and oxygen need
Variables | Min.–max | Mean ± SD | Median (IQR) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 22.0–75.0 | 52.94 ± 13.39 | 55.0 (46.0–64.0) | ||
Male | Number | = 28 | 58.3% | ||
Female | Number | = 20 | 41.7% | ||
BMI (kg/m2) | 16.0–46.0 | 31.37 ± 7.48 | 32.0 (25.85–36.0) | ||
Pao2 (mmHg) | 38.0–60.0 | 53.41 ± 4.03 | 54.0 (52.0–56.0) | ||
Mean PAP (mmHg) | 27.0–55.0 | 39.79 ± 7.51 | 40.0 (35.0–44.0) | ||
DE in quiet breathing (cm) | 0.90–2.50 | 1.80 ± 0.38 | 1.80 (1.50–2.10) | ||
DE in deep breathing (cm) | 2.50–6.30 | 4.35 ± 0.99 | 4.20 (3.60–5.20) | ||
Chronic respiratory failure on home NPPV | Overlap syndrome | OHS | COPD | RTD | NMD |
Number (percent) | 15 (31.2%) | 14 (29.2%) | 6 (12.5%) | 9 (18.8%) | 4 (8.3%) |
Type of device | |||||
CPAP n(%) | 3 (20%) | 5 (35.7%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (11.1%) | 0 (0%) |
BIPAP n(%) | 12 (80%) | 9 (64.3%) | 6 (100%) | 8 (88.9%) | 4 (100%) |
Oxygen need | |||||
Yes n(%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 4 (66.7%) | 3 (33.3%) | 2 (50%) |
No n(%) | 15 (100%) | 14 (100%) | 2 (33.3%) | 6 (66.7%) | 2 (50%) |