Comparisons between groups for postintervention outcome measures
| Randomised (n=70) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Outcome | IMT (n=34) | Control (n=36) |
| Post-ICU hospital length of stay (days), mean (SEM) | 35 (8) | 37 (9) |
| Number of participants readmitted to ICU, n (%) | 6 (18) | 8 (22) |
| Number of participants reintubated, n (%) | 6 (18) | 8 (22) |
| In-hospital mortality, n (%) | 4 (12)* | 0 (0) |
*p=0.051 between IMT and control groups.
ICU, intensive care unit; IMT, inspiratory muscle training.