Table 4 Operative and postoperative course
Diprospan group (n = 30) | Placebo group (n = 30) | Control group (n = 30) | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pulmonary complications, (%) pts. | 20 | 20 | 10 | NS |
Nonpulmonary complications, (%) pts. | 70 | 76 | 33 | NS |
LOS-ICU, hr (median) | 93 | 132 | 34 | NS |
ICU<24 hours, n | 19 | 1 | 3 | <0.001 |
ICU>48 hours, n | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.03 |
Mechanical ventilation, hours (median) | 55 | 80 | 32 | NS |
LOS-hospital, days (median) | 11 | 13 | 8 | 0.013 |
Chest tube time, days (median) | 3 | 2 | 2 | NS |
Time to sitting, days (median) | 2 | 2 | 2 | NS |
Time to walking, days (median) | 3 | 3 | 3 | NS |