| Demographic, Functional, and Diagnostic Characteristics | |||
| Characteristics of the studied population (N = 81) | |||
| Variable | Mean ± SD | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57.9 (16.9) | 47.0 | 69.0 |
| TIE | 1.8 (1.1) | 1.1 | 2.4 |
| SAPS 3 | 68.2 (16.7) | 57.0 | 79.0 |
| Length of MV (days) | 17 (11-30) | 11.0 | 30.0 |
| Diagnostic distribution: Sepsis (35.9%), Respiratory disorders (23.1%), Coronary syndromes (11.5%), Neurological conditions (11.5%), Others (~18%). | |||