Table 1

Patient characteristics on starting nasal ventilation (n = 23)

ValuesRange
Age (years) [median]20.3  (3.4)  [20.0]13–28
Pao 2(kPa)7.57 (2.1)4.0–12.81-150
Paco 2(kPa)10.26 (4.5)6.4–24
Vital capacity (ml)306 (146)0–600

  • Values are mean (SD).

  • ↵1-150 Measured on supplemental oxygen therapy.