Table 3 Comparison of initial outcome measures in three subgroups of patients treated with IVIG with different doses
Feature | Low-dose IVIG | Medium dose IVIG | High-dose IVIG | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients (%) | 25 (33.8) | 32 (43.2) | 17 (23) | |
ICU length of stay (days) | 10.24 | 9.77 | 7.94 | 0.642 |
Duration of hospitalization (days) | 13.12 | 16.09 | 10.39 | 0.050 |
Duration of mechanical ventilation (days) | 24 | 29 | 17 | 0.703 |
Mortality rate (%) | 13 (52) | 18 (56.25) | 11 (64.70) | 0.83 |