Differences within-group and between group (intervention group minus control group) at different evaluation times for ventilatory mechanics and oxygenation.
atelectasis
ATELECTASIS
Data are presented as the mean (95% confidence interval).* p < 0.05.No significant difference in the primary outcome (static compliance) was observed between groups. The difference between groups (intervention minus control) before and after expansion manoeuvres was 3.64 (95% CI: -0.36–7.65) ml/cmHPeripheral oxygen saturation showed difference between groups (intervention minus control) before and after expansion manoeuvres, with more favourable results observed in the control group (-1.04% (95% CI: -1.94 –-0.14), p = 0.024). No other significant between-group differences were observed (On average, the individuals stayed in the ICU for 15 days, stayed in the hospital for 19 days, and spent 11 days on mechanical ventilation. The total in-hospital mortality rate was 72.5%. The incidence of atelectasis was 19% in the control group and 16% in the intervention group. There were no significant between-group differences in the follow-up outcomes (