Table 3 Clinical outcomes for HME vs. EH
Variable | Mean HME | Mean EH | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Days in Hospital | 17.5 (SD = 12.90) | 22.11 (SD = 20.56) | 0.418 |
Days in ICU | 1.53 (SD = 1.28) | 1.67 (SD = 2.79) | 0.848 |
Suctioning Per Day | 2.47 (SD = 1.07) | 2.30 (SD = 0.94) | 0.572 |
Frequency of Stoma Care (times cleaned per day) | 2.34 (SD = 0.63) | 2.30 (SD = 0.51) | 0.781 |
Days Requiring Suction | 9.81 (SD = 5.05) | 10.09 (SD = 8.30) | 0.902 |
Days of PT | 1.75 (SD = 0.31) | 3.20 (SD = 0.59) | 0.034 |