Variable | Cases (n = 51) | Controls (n = 153) | p value* |
---|---|---|---|
Mechanical ventilation | 18Â % (9) | Â | Â |
Non-invasive ventilatory support (BiPAP) | 31Â % (16) | Â | Â |
Total ventilation time, h | 56 (1–347) |  |  |
ICU length of stay, days | 1.6 (0.2–17) |  |  |
Hospital length of stay, days | 7 (2–41) | 3 (1–8) | <0.001 |
In-hospital mortality | 6Â % (3) | 0Â % (0) | 0.003 |
Cost of hospitalization, $USa | 46,456 | 19,885 | <0.001 |
Discharge destination | |||
 Died | 6 % (3) | 0 % (0) | 0.003 |
 Home | 55 % (28) | 70 % (107) | 0.046 |
 SNF/rehabilitation | 39 % (20) | 30 % (46) | 0.193 |