Table 4 Characteristics of deaths with and without ventilation when respiratory system is the primary association with death
Respiratory dysfunction (n = 237) | Mechanical ventilation (n = 120) | No mechanical ventilation (n = 117) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 76 [69–81] | 81 [75–88] | < 0.001 |
Sex, Male | 91 (75.8) | 79 (67.5) | 0.20 |
Body Mass Index | 24.1 [22.0–26.8] | 21.5 [19.3–24.3] | < 0.001 |
Intensive care unit admission | 110 (91.7) | 22 (18.8) | < 0.001 |
Survival time (from disease onset to death), days | 27 [19–37] | 17 [12–24] | < 0.001 |