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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the study population

From: Risk factors of laryngeal injuries in extubated critical pediatric patients

Characteristics of the study population

Characteristic

Median (IQR)

 Female gender

19 (47.5)

 Age months

6 (5–11)

 Length of stay in ICU in days

16 (8–30)

 Duration of ventilation before extubation trial in days

7 (5–10)

Reason for intubation

Number and %

 Pneumonia

23/40 ( 57.5)

 Septic shock (MOSF)

9/40 (22.5)

 Coma

6/40 (15)

 Heart failure

2/40 (5)

Number of reintubation

Number and %

 1

10/40(25)

 2

4/40(10)

 >2

7/40 (17.5)

Complications from MV

Number and %

 Pneumothorax

8/40 (20%)

 Ventilator-associated pneumonia

20/40 (50%)

Severity by CALI

Number and %

 Mild or no injury

20/40 (50)

 Moderate to severe injury

20/40 (50)

  1. ICU intensive care unit, MOSF multiple organ system failure, MV mechanical ventilation, CALI classification of acute laryngeal injuries