Table 2 Comparison of data between patients with and without tracheostomy
Tracheostomy n = 84 | Without tracheostomy n = 429 | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, n (%) | 0.046 | ||
< 60 | 54 (64.3) | 321 (74.8) | |
≥ 60 | 30 (35.7) | 108 (25.2) | |
Sex, n (%) | 0.188 | ||
Female | 12 (14.3) | 88 (20.5) | |
Male | 72 (85.7) | 341 (79.5) | |
Smoking history, n (%) | 0.001 | ||
Yes | 44 (52.4) | 135 (31.5) | |
No | 40 (47.6) | 294 (68.5) | |
Shoulder abductor strength grade, n (%) | 0.001 | ||
0–2 | 74 (88.1) | 235 (54.8) | |
3–5 | 10 (11.9) | 194 (45.2) | |
ASIA scale, n (%) | 0.001 | ||
A | 52 (61.9) | 122 (28.4) | |
B-D | 32 (38.1) | 307 (71.6) | |
Neurological level of injury | 0.001 | ||
C2-C5 | 60 (71.4) | 225 (52.4) | |
C6-C8 | 24 (28.6) | 204 (47.6) | |