Mean (SD) nocturnal transcutaneous carbon dioxide pressure (PtcCO2, n = 20) and oxygen saturation (Sao2, n = 17) at day 0, day 5, and 3 months
| D0 | D5 | 3M | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptcco2 start of night (kPa) | 7.5 (1.0) | 6.7 (1.0) | 6.6 (1.0) | 0.09 |
| Ptcco2 peak (kPa) | 9.1 (1.4) | 8.9 (3.4) | 8.3 (1.4) | 0.56 |
| Sao2 start of night (%) | 92 (4) | 95 (3) | 93 (5) | 0.22 |
| Sao2 nadir (%) | 67 (13) | 83 (6) | 79 (13) | 0.005 |
| Time with Sao2 <90% (%) | 52 (30) | 12 (18) | 29 (40) | 0.035 |